Climate Insights for Makeni
Bombali District, Northern Province, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
Climate Overview
The climate in Makeni is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,555 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 551 mm of rainfall. Makeni sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Makeni is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 100.6 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 21.7 in of rainfall. Makeni sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Makeni sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 37°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Makeni sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 98°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 86°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Makeni is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,555 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 213 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 551 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2 mm. That's 549 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Makeni is a very wet location, receiving approximately 100.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 21.7 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.1 in. That's 21.6 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Makeni is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Makeni is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Makeni based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Makeni based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.