Climate Insights for Makong

Tonkolili District, Northern Province, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone

Hottest
February
36°C peak97°F peak
Coldest
December
21°C low70°F low
Wettest
August
619 mm rain24.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Makong is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,946 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 619 mm of rainfall. Makong sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Makong is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 116 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 24.4 in of rainfall. Makong sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 21°FebMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 23°MarMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 24°AprMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 24°MayMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°JulMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 22°AugMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°SepMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 22°OctMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°NovMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°DecMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 94°FAverage: 81°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 97°FAverage: 83°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 96°FAverage: 84°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 93°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°F
Max
Average
Min

Makong sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 36°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Makong sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 70°F to 97°F. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 83°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mm650mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 36mmAprPrecipitation: 94mmMayPrecipitation: 238mmJunPrecipitation: 373mmJulPrecipitation: 524mmAugPrecipitation: 619mmSepPrecipitation: 576mmOctPrecipitation: 325mmNovPrecipitation: 130mmDecPrecipitation: 17mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.1inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 1.4inAprPrecipitation: 3.7inMayPrecipitation: 9.4inJunPrecipitation: 14.7inJulPrecipitation: 20.6inAugPrecipitation: 24.4inSepPrecipitation: 22.7inOctPrecipitation: 12.8inNovPrecipitation: 5.1inDecPrecipitation: 0.7in
Precipitation

Makong is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,946 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 245 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 619 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4 mm. That's 615 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.Makong is a very wet location, receiving approximately 116 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.6 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 24.4 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 24.2 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Makong is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, 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.Makong 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 August, 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 Makong 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 Makong 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C71 °F
34 °C94 °F
5 km/h3 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
36 °C97 °F
5 km/h3 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
36 °C96 °F
6 km/h4 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
34 °C93 °F
6 km/h4 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
238 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
373 mm14.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
524 mm20.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
619 mm24.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
576 mm22.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
325 mm12.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h2 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h3 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in