Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
July verdict
Sierra Leone in July
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 3.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 562mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
July weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
562mm
Sun
3.4h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 562mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sierra Leone with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July28°C average high
July is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July562mm average rain
July is one of Sierra Leone's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
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
July3.4 hours average sun
July is below Sierra Leone's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July21°C average sea
July is close to Sierra Leone's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaJanuary to July and September to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July47 weather score
July is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.