When is the best time to go to Port Loko
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Port Loko, Sierra Leone. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Port Loko
Port Loko weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Port Loko are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 3mm | 7.9hrs | 12.4hrs |
Hot and very dry weather often prevails in Port Loko during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Loko, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Port Loko and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Port Loko with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Loko weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 5mm | 8.2hrs | 12.6hrs |
February in Port Loko is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Loko, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Port Loko and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Port Loko with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Loko weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 14mm | 7.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Port Loko is characteristically very hot and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Loko, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Port Loko and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Port Loko with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 60mm | 7.4hrs | 13hrs |
Port Loko's weather in April is typically very hot and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Loko.
April is in the spring in Port Loko and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Port Loko with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 210mm | 6.6hrs | 13.2hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Port Loko and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Loko for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Port Loko and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Port Loko with around 210mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 343mm | 5.5hrs | 12.4hrs |
June in Port Loko is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Loko for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Port Loko and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Port Loko with around 343mm 13.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 667mm | 3.6hrs | 12.6hrs |
July in Port Loko is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Loko.
July is in the summer in Port Loko and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Port Loko with around 667mm 26.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 760mm | 3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Port Loko is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Loko.
August is in the summer in Port Loko and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Port Loko with around 760mm 29.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 493mm | 4.5hrs | 13hrs |
Port Loko's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Loko.
September is in the fall / autumn in Port Loko and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Port Loko with around 493mm 19.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Loko weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 315mm | 6.2hrs | 13.2hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Port Loko and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Loko for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Port Loko and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Port Loko with around 315mm 12.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Loko weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 122mm | 7hrs | 12.4hrs |
Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Port Loko during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Loko for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Port Loko and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Port Loko with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Loko weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 18mm | 7.2hrs | 12.6hrs |
December in Port Loko is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Loko, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Port Loko and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Port Loko with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Port Loko weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 32.8°C 91°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 3mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | August | 28.1°C 82.6°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 760mm 29.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | November | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
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