Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Banana Islands, Sierra Leone in May
Weather score59Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 207mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
207mm
Sun
5.8h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
59
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 207mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Banana Islands, Sierra Leone with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May30°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May207mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Banana Islands' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.8 hours average sun
May sits close to Banana Islands' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May is one of Banana Islands' warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to June and October to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May59 weather score
May scores below Banana Islands' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.