Weather forecast for todayBum, Sierra Leone

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 15:25 GMT

  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 11km/hS 190°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1009.82mbar
  • Visibility: 14.48km
  • UV index: 4
  • ▼
At the moment, in Bum, occasional light rain is expected to continue.
The temperature is a moderately hot 29°C, the apparent temperature, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, registers as evaluated at a torrid 37°C. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the highest temperature for today.

Sunday 18. Oct 2026

  • 32°C
  • 23°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 76%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 11km/hSSW 201°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 06:34 GMT
  • Sunset: 18:30 GMT
  • ▼
Today, on Sunday, 18th of October, changing skies could spark thunderstorms.
Minimal precipitation is expected. The maximum anticipated temperature is a tropical 32°C, while the minimum temperature will be a temperate 23°C.
The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is calculated to be a life-threatening 45°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Today's peak is expected to reflect the usual October high temperature of 30.7°C.
Sunrise was at 06:34 and sunset will be at 18:30; the daylight will last for 11h and 56min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 16h 36°C.
Coldest period: 21h - 22h 25°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 16h 59%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 16h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 59%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hSSW 195°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 3
  • ▼
  • 17h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSSW 201°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 12km
  • UV index: 1
  • ▼
  • 18h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSW 203°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
Sunset: 18:30
  • 19h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSSW 208°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 21h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hSSW 198°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 12km
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 22h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hS 190°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 23h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    28°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hS 185°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 0h
  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    28°C
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hS 171°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 1h
  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    28°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 4km/hS 176°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 6km
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
During the afternoon and for the rest of the day, primarily cloudy and occasionally turbulent weather is forecasted.
With a probability of 59%, minimal rainfall is forecasted at midnight.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 29°C and a minimum of 25°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 36°C and the lowest temperature of 25°C. The hottest part of the day will be around 16h.
The highest temperature will be alike with October's average maximum of 30.7°C. Today, the minimum temperature will be also in line with the average low for October.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 15:25:27 UTC
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | weather.com | Weather
Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (15:25 GMT) is 29°C. Feels-like temperature is 37°C.

Today, rumbles of thunder are likely.

There is a high chance of rainfall in Bum, but precipitation will be minimal.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 32°C, while the minimum temperature will be 23°C. The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is assessed at 45°C.
The maximum temperature today will be in line with the average highest temperature in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low temperature.

On Sunday, in Bum, sunrise was at 06:34 and sunset will be at 18:30 (GMT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 56min.