Climate Insights for Njala

, Southern Province, Sierra Leone

Hottest
February
37°C peak
Coldest
January
22°C low
Wettest
August
599mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Njala is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2794mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 599mm of rainfall. Njala 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: 35° Average: 28° Min: 22° Feb Max: 37° Average: 29° Min: 23° Mar Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 25° Apr Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 25° May Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jun Max: 29° Average: 26° 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: 26° Min: 23° Nov Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Dec Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 22°
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Njala sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 37°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 28°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 6mm Feb Precipitation: 11mm Mar Precipitation: 38mm Apr Precipitation: 104mm May Precipitation: 226mm Jun Precipitation: 394mm Jul Precipitation: 499mm Aug Precipitation: 599mm Sep Precipitation: 548mm Oct Precipitation: 241mm Nov Precipitation: 105mm Dec Precipitation: 22mm
Precipitation

Njala is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2794mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 233mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 599mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 6mm. That's 593mm 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/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Njala is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Njala, which began on June 21, 2026. Njala 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 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 36°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 368mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 1491mm across the season with a monthly average of 497mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 894mm across the season with a monthly average of 298mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 37°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 40mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/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 Njala 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
35 °C
1 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
37 °C
2 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
36 °C
2 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
34 °C
2 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
226 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
23 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
394 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
499 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
599 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
548 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
241 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
32 °C
1 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
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