Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kenema Climate
Kenema is a city in Sierra Leone (01) with a population of about 255,110. Its average annual temperature is 25.8°C (78°F), with roughly 2724 mm of rain per year.
25.8°C
Avg Temp
2724
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Kenema Climate
Kenema has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F) and receives about 2724 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.8°C
Avg Temp
2724
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 78° | 14 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 34 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 100 mm |
| April | 27° / 80° | 146 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 237 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 306 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 373 mm |
| August | 24° / 76° | 494 mm |
| September | 25° / 78° | 458 mm |
| October | 26° / 78° | 333 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 184 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 45 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kenema
The most comfortable months to visit Kenema are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 34°C high). The coldest is August (near 20°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kenema are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kenema, Sierra Leone has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C and about 2724 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Kenema average about 34°C (94°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.