Climate Insights for Tombu

, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone

Hottest
February
35°C peak
Coldest
December
20°C low
Wettest
September
447mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tombu is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2104mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 447mm of rainfall. Tombu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 20° Feb Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 22° Mar Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 24° Apr Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 24° May Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jun Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 22° Aug Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 22° Sep Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Oct Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Nov Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Dec Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20°
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Average
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Tombu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 35°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 7mm Feb Precipitation: 14mm Mar Precipitation: 60mm Apr Precipitation: 88mm May Precipitation: 179mm Jun Precipitation: 253mm Jul Precipitation: 329mm Aug Precipitation: 381mm Sep Precipitation: 447mm Oct Precipitation: 245mm Nov Precipitation: 92mm Dec Precipitation: 10mm
Precipitation

Tombu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2104mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 175mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 447mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 7mm. That's 440mm less than September, 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Tombu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Tombu, which began on March 20, 2026. Tombu sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 35°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 327mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 964mm across the season with a monthly average of 321mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 784mm across the season with a monthly average of 261mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 35°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 30mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tombu 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C
33 °C
10 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
35 °C
12 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
35 °C
13 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
33 °C
12 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
179 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
253 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
27 °C
11 km/h
329 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
381 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
447 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
245 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
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