Sierra LeoneThe climate of Northern
The current climate in Northern features temperatures ranging from a high of 37°C to a low of 29°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 21°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Northern, Sierra Leone.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Northern in recent years was 43°C in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in August 2022.
Rainfall amount
On average, Northern receives 2514 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Northern?
The best time to visit Northern for mild to warm weather is January. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Northern.
Climate Table of Northern
The climate table of Northern shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 35 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 1,9 | 6,8 | 17 | 67 | 167 | 335 | 546 | 528 | 462 | 277 | 98 | 7,9 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Northern, Sierra Leone. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Northern
Yearly Temperature in Northern
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Northern, Sierra Leone. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Northern
Total Yearly Precipitation in Northern
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Northern, Sierra Leone. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Northern
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Average weather in Northern by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Northern. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.