March weather forecast
Sierra Leone

March ushers in the initial phase of the transitional period from the dry season to the wet season in Sierra Leone. The climate remains largely warm, with temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 34°C (93.2°F). However, the amount of rainfall starts to increase compared to the preceding months of January and February, although it does not yet reach the levels characteristic of the full-blown rainy season.

Across the nation, precipitation averages start to rise, reaching around 30mm (1.18") to 50mm (1.97"). Although rain showers begin to occur more frequently, they are generally short and often occur in the late afternoon or evening, minimising disruption to daytime activities.

In the capital city of Freetown and other coastal regions, temperatures remain warm, but are slightly mitigated by the coastal breeze. In the central and eastern regions, despite the slight increase in rainfall, the weather is largely warm and the evenings pleasantly cool.

While March sees the beginning of the transition into the wet season, the rainfall levels are still not as high as in the peak rainy season from May to October. This makes March a good time to visit if one wishes to experience a blend of Sierra Leone's dry and wet conditions. Although rainfall is on the rise, there are still plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration.

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• Freetown - March »
  In March, the average sea temperature in Freetown, Sierra Leone, is 27.4°C (81.3°F). What is the water temperature in March in Freetown?
• Koidu - March »
  March, on average, is the warmest month in Koidu registering a high temperature of 36.1°C (97°F) and a low of 21.1°C (70°F). In Koidu during March, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.
• Makeni - March »
  The first month of the spring, March, is still a torrid month in Makeni with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°C (100.9°F) and an average low of 22.9°C (73.2°F). March stands out as Makeni's warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 38.3°C (100.9°F) and a low-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F).
• Waterloo - March »
  In March, in Waterloo the rain falls for 5.8 days. In March, the average relative humidity in Waterloo, Sierra Leone, is 73%.
• Kabala - March »
  Kabala, Sierra Leone, registers the average highest temperatures during March, with peaks of 38°C (100.4°F) and lows of 20.6°C (69.1°F). March is Kabala's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 38°C (100.4°F) and lows of 20.6°C (69.1°F).
• Kambia - March »
  On the first day of March in Kambia sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 19:02. In March, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 39°C (102.2°F).
• Magburaka - March »
  In Magburaka during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Magburaka, Sierra Leone, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:59.
• Moyamba - March »
  On the first day of March in Moyamba, Sierra Leone, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:01. In Moyamba, during March, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.
• Kailahun - March »
  In Kailahun during March, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Kailahun sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:53.
• Bonthe - March »
  With average high temperatures of 33.1°C (91.6°F) and lows of 23.4°C (74.1°F), March is the warmest month in Bonthe, Sierra Leone. With average high and low temperatures of 33.1°C (91.6°F) and 23.4°C (74.1°F) respectively, March is Bonthe's warmest month.