Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
October verdict
Sierra Leone in October
Weather score52Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 300mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
300mm
Sun
5.7h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
52
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 300mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
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
October29°C average high
October is close to Sierra Leone's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October300mm average rain
October sits near Sierra Leone's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
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
October5.7 hours average sun
October sits close to Sierra Leone's 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
October21°C average sea
October 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
October52 weather score
October scores below Sierra Leone's 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.