Climate Insights for Mathibo

Tonkolili District, Northern Province, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone

Hottest
February
36°C peak97°F peak
Coldest
December
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
August
644 mm rain25.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Mathibo is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,909 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 644 mm of rainfall. Mathibo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Mathibo is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 114.5 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 25.4 in of rainfall. Mathibo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 23°FebMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 23°MarMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 24°AprMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 25°MayMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°AugMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°SepMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°OctMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°NovMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°DecMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 22°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 94°FAverage: 82°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 97°FAverage: 83°FMin: 74°FMarMax: 96°FAverage: 84°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 93°FAverage: 83°FMin: 76°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 72°F
Max
Average
Min

Mathibo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°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 22°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Mathibo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 72°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 72°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mm650mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8mmFebPrecipitation: 15mmMarPrecipitation: 40mmAprPrecipitation: 96mmMayPrecipitation: 217mmJunPrecipitation: 376mmJulPrecipitation: 524mmAugPrecipitation: 644mmSepPrecipitation: 587mmOctPrecipitation: 260mmNovPrecipitation: 115mmDecPrecipitation: 25mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inMarPrecipitation: 1.6inAprPrecipitation: 3.8inMayPrecipitation: 8.6inJunPrecipitation: 14.8inJulPrecipitation: 20.6inAugPrecipitation: 25.4inSepPrecipitation: 23.1inOctPrecipitation: 10.2inNovPrecipitation: 4.5inDecPrecipitation: 1in
Precipitation

Mathibo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,909 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 242 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 644 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 8 mm. That's 636 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.Mathibo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 114.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 25.4 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.3 in. That's 25 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: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Mathibo 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 6km/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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mathibo 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 Mathibo 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 Mathibo 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
23 °C73 °F
34 °C94 °F
5 km/h3 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C74 °F
36 °C97 °F
6 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C76 °F
36 °C96 °F
6 km/h4 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C76 °F
34 °C93 °F
6 km/h4 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C76 °F
31 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
217 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
376 mm14.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
524 mm20.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
644 mm25.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
587 mm23.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
260 mm10.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
30 °C87 °F
4 km/h2 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in