The climate of Kamabai
Kamabai,
Sierra Leone, is characterized by a Tropical Monsoon climate, otherwise classified as 'Am' in the Köppen climate classification system. This system categorizes climate based on the types of vegetation that grow in a region, indicating that this area experiences heavy rainfall, especially during the rainy periods.
Across the span of a year, the average high temperature in Kamabai ranges from 81.7°F to 101.1°F, while the average low fluctuates between 67.5°F and 75.2°F. The weather remains relatively hot throughout the year. Humidity levels span from a high of 93% in the wettest months to a low of 58% in the driest months. Rainfall is a significant aspect of Kamabai's climate, with the quantity of rainfall varying from a mere 0.16" in the driest months to a substantial downpour of 13.07" in the wettest month.
Unique weather patterns surface particularly with respect to sunlight. The length of the day extends from 11.6 hours to 12.7 hours over the course of the year. However, sunshine hours decrease sharply during the rainy season, with an average of 3.7 hours in the rainiest month, in stark contrast with 9.8 hours in flatter, drier periods.
The best time to visit Kamabai
Tourist activities can be planned best during the drier seasons when the weather is relatively cooler and more conducive. In this context, the months from
December to
February emerge as good choices. The weather is cooler with temperatures ranging from highs of 95.7°F to 91.6°F and lows fluctuating between 69.8°F and 67.5°F. The rainfall is minimal in these months, with levels as low as 0.16" in December and February. The duration of daylight hovers around 11.7 hours with nearly 9.8 hours of sunshine per day in December and 9.5 hours in February.
The worst time to visit Kamabai
Due to the high rainfall, relative humidity, and lower daylight hours, visiting
Kamabai between
June to
September might pose challenges. Rainfall extents in these months range from 6.3" to a massive 13.07". The humidity reaches 90 to 93% and daylight hours are reduced with only 4.5 hours to 3.7 hours of sunshine during the day.
Spring weather in Kamabai
Contrary to the four-season model,
Kamabai, being a tropical region, does not experience spring in the traditional sense. Nonetheless, if we consider the months from
February to
April as spring, the weather during these months sees a steady rise in temperature. The average high temperature escalates from 100°F in February to 101.1°F in
March and then slightly drops to 99.9°F in April. The low temperature shows a similar trend, steadily climbing from 69.8°F to 75.2°F. Rainfall is initially low in February at 0.16" but sees a sharp climb to 0.83" in March and again leaps to 1.89" in April.
Summer weather in Kamabai
Kamabai’s summer corresponds to the traditional rainy season which runs from
May to
August. Temperatures are relatively less hostile with average highs varying from 93.7°F in May to 81.7°F in August. Rainfall reaches a peak during these months, starting with 4.13" in May and reaching a considerable 13.07" in August. This influx of rain significantly reduces the sunshine hours from 12.5 hours per day in May to 6.1 hours in
June and further dwindles to 3.7 hours in August.
Autumn weather in Kamabai
Autumn, for the months of
September to
November, witnesses a decrease in rainfall and a rise in temperatures. Average high temperatures range from 84°F in September to 88.7°F in November. The rainfall dips from 10.28" in September to 2.52" in November, providing increased sunshine hours ranging from 5.2 hours in September to 8.3 hours by November.
Winter weather in Kamabai
The winter season of
Kamabai, while not experiencing sub-zero temperatures, does see the coolest months of the year during
December to
February. High temperatures range from 95.7°F in December to 100°F in February. Winter also marks the onset of the dry season with the rainfall dwindling to 0.12" by December and maintaining that level into
January and February. The day length is relatively consistent with daylight hours varying from 11.7 to 11.8 hours and sunshine spanning around 9 hours.
Weather in January
Initiating the year,
Kamabai,
Sierra Leone, provides a comfortable climate that typically ranges from 67.6°F to 95.7°F. The weather is relatively cooler compared to the warmer conditions expected in the following months hence making it suitable for outdoor activities.
Weather in January »Weather in February
The weather in
February starts to heat up in
Kamabai with maximum temperatures reaching 100°F. This increase in temperature hints at a transitional weather change of moving towards warmer months. There is a rise in the number of sunshine hours from
January, but February remains cooler compared to the sweltering heat that comes in
March.
Weather in February »Weather in March
March brings noticeable weather changes in
Kamabai as the temperature often soars to 101.1°F. This month is distinguished as the hottest in the city, with the heat characteristically associated with a humidity increase.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
April in
Kamabai symbolizes the onset of higher rainfall levels, reaching up to 1.89". The slight drop in temperature, registered at 99.9°F, coupled with an increased number of rainy days, are indicators of the ongoing transition into the wet season.
Weather in April » Weather in May
May characterizes a shift from higher temperatures to increased rainfall in
Kamabai, logging a precipitation rate of 4.13". The transition to lower temperatures contrasts with the heat sway experienced in the earlier months of the year.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June in
Kamabai is a continuation of the wet season, as rainfall reaches 6.3". The city is engulfed in a flurry of downpours with a distinct dip in maximum temperatures. Consequently, relative humidity shoots up significantly, leading to a foggy atmosphere that reduces visibility.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
The climatic conditions in
July indicate the peak of the wet season in
Kamabai, with the highest recorded rainfall of 11.18". The city experiences lower temperatures than the rest of the year, making this month notably cooler.
Weather in July »Weather in August
August brings slight relief from the rains, although retaining the tag of one of the rainiest months in
Kamabai, accumulating upto 13.07". This follows the city’s tradition of maintaining high rainfall patterns during this time of the year.
Weather in August » Weather in September
September in
Kamabai marks the tail-end of the wet season with a decrease in rainfall to 10.28". Kamabai's weather begins to dry up with a gradual increase in temperature while maintaining a balance with the dropping rain showers.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
In
October,
Kamabai experiences further reduction in rainfall to 7.28", indicating the nearing end of the wet season. It paves the way for the dry season with increasing temperatures and a significant decline in humidity.
Weather in October »Weather in November
November witnesses a remarkable transition to
Kamabai's dry season with a drastic drop in rainfall, reducing to 2.52". The city’s weather becomes visibly drier with improving visibility and a reduction in cloud coverage.
Weather in November » Weather in December
December rings in as the driest month in
Kamabai with nominal rainfall of 0.12". Marked by mild temperatures and pleasant sunny days, the end of the year is characteristically dry and bright. Lower cloud coverage implies higher visibility and extended sun exposure.
Weather in December »