July weather forecast
Sierra Leone

July continues the trend of heavy rainfall in Sierra Leone as the rainy season reaches its peak. With the precipitation levels typically varying between 500mm (19.69") to 600mm (23.62"), July ranks among the wettest months of the year. Frequent and intense rain showers are the norm, and they can occur at any hour, though they are often concentrated in the late afternoon and evenings.

In the midst of the substantial rainfall, temperatures remain consistently warm. Across the country, temperatures generally range from 23°C (73.4°F) to 30°C (86°F). In coastal regions such as Freetown, the warmth is accompanied by high levels of humidity. Meanwhile, the central and eastern regions, despite their higher altitudes, continue to experience similar temperature ranges, with marginally cooler evenings.

Compared to the preceding month of June, July maintains the high levels of precipitation that define the peak of the rainy season. This trend persists into August, sustaining the conditions characteristic of this period. While the frequent and heavy showers can pose challenges to travel and outdoor activities, they contribute to the lush and vibrant greenery that envelopes the country during this time.

While July might not be the most popular month for tourism due to the rain-soaked conditions, it offers a unique perspective on Sierra Leone's rich biodiversity. Visitors during this time will be greeted by the country's landscapes at their most lush and verdant, brimming with life. However, travellers are advised to prepare adequately for the heavy rains and potential disruptions they may cause.

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• Freetown - July »
  The months with the lowest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. In Freetown, in July, the average water temperature is 27.8°C (82°F).
• Koidu - July »
  On the first day of July in Koidu, Sierra Leone, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 19:06. As July unfolds in Koidu the average high-temperature reaches a still warm 26.9°C (80.4°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month.
• Makeni - July »
  In Makeni during July, the rain falls for 29.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 264mm (10.39") of precipitation. July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Makeni, Sierra Leone.
• Waterloo - July »
  In Waterloo, in July, during 30.3 rainfall days, 387mm (15.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Waterloo, Sierra Leone.
• Kabala - July »
  The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kabala during July are 27.1°C (80.8°F) and 20.5°C (68.9°F) respectively. In July, the average relative humidity in Kabala, Sierra Leone, is 92%.
• Kambia - July »
  In Kambia, during July, the rain falls for 30.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 387mm (15.24") of precipitation. July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Kambia, Sierra Leone.
• Magburaka - July »
  Transcending from June, July in Magburaka, Sierra Leone emerges as the wettest month of the year with the highest rainfall of 284mm (11.18"). In Magburaka during July, the rain falls for 30.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 284mm (11.18") of precipitation.
• Moyamba - July »
  In Moyamba during July, the rain falls for 29.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 292mm (11.5") of precipitation. With an average maximum UV index of 5, July is the month with the lowest UV index in Moyamba, Sierra Leone.
• Kailahun - July »
  Entering July, Kailahun's average high-temperature reads a still moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. The average day length in July in Kailahun is 12h and 33min.
• Bonthe - July »
  The month with the most rainfall in Bonthe is July, when the rain falls for 26 days and typically aggregates up to 844mm (33.23") of precipitation. In Bonthe, Sierra Leone, in July, it is raining for 26 days, with typically 844mm (33.23") of accumulated precipitation.