Climate Insights for Tongole

, Southern Province, Sierra Leone

Hottest
February
34°C peak
Coldest
December
22°C low
Wettest
September
684mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tongole is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3422mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 684mm of rainfall. Tongole 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: 27° Min: 22° Feb Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 23° Mar Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 24° Apr Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 24° May Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 24° Jun Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Jul Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 23° Aug Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 23° Sep Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Oct Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 23° Nov Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Dec Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 22°
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Tongole sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 34°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 29mm Feb Precipitation: 46mm Mar Precipitation: 95mm Apr Precipitation: 181mm May Precipitation: 315mm Jun Precipitation: 446mm Jul Precipitation: 502mm Aug Precipitation: 565mm Sep Precipitation: 684mm Oct Precipitation: 348mm Nov Precipitation: 165mm Dec Precipitation: 47mm
Precipitation

Tongole is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3422mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 285mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 684mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 29mm. That's 655mm 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: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Tongole is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12km/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 5km/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 Tongole, which began on March 20, 2026. Tongole 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 591mm across the season with a monthly average of 197mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1513mm across the season with a monthly average of 504mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1196mm across the season with a monthly average of 399mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 34°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 121mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. 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 Tongole 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
22 °C
33 °C
11 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
34 °C
12 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
34 °C
11 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
181 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
315 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
446 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
502 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
565 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
684 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
348 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
31 °C
7 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
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