Sierra LeoneThe climate of Southern
The current climate in Southern features temperatures ranging from a high of 36°C to a low of 28°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 24°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 Southern, Sierra Leone.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Southern in recent years was 41°C in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in September 2022.
Rainfall amount
On average, Southern receives 2751 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Southern?
The best time to visit Southern for mild to warm weather is January. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Southern.
Climate Table of Southern
The climate table of Southern 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) | 34 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 8,8 | 30 | 64 | 170 | 235 | 343 | 448 | 482 | 507 | 288 | 123 | 52 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 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 Southern, 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 Southern
Yearly Temperature in Southern
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Southern, 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 Southern
Total Yearly Precipitation in Southern
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Southern, 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 Southern
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Average weather in Southern by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Southern. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.