Best Time to Visit Sierra Leone for Hiking

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Outdoor activities Potential

69/100

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December, January, February

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May, June, July, August, September, October

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Weather

25°C – 28°C

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The best time to visit Sierra Leone for hiking is December, January, February, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Monthly weather & climate data for Sierra Leone

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	—	5	—	—	dry
February	51Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	—	15	—	—	dry
March	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	—	36	—	—	dry
April	35Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	—	95	—	—	shoulder
May	1Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	—	221	—	—	wet
June	11Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	26°	—	314	—	—	wet
July	21Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	—	465	—	—	wet
August	22Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	—	519	—	—	wet
September	16Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	—	411	—	—	wet
October	11Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	26°	—	277	—	—	wet
November	45Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	—	95	—	—	shoulder
December	69Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	—	18	—	—	dry