Climate normals · 1970–2000
Makeni Climate
Makeni is a city in Sierra Leone (02) with a population of about 85,116. Its average annual temperature is 27°C (81°F), with roughly 2955 mm of rain per year.
27°C
Avg Temp
2955
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Makeni Climate
Makeni has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F) and receives about 2955 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27°C
Avg Temp
2955
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 5 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 10 mm |
| March | 29° / 84° | 33 mm |
| April | 29° / 84° | 93 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 220 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 354 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 490 mm |
| August | 25° / 78° | 626 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 508 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 414 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 175 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 27 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 Makeni
The most comfortable months to visit Makeni are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 36°C high). The coldest is August (near 21°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Makeni are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Makeni, Sierra Leone has an average annual temperature of 27°C and about 2955 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Makeni average about 36°C (97°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.