Sierra Leone Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sierra Leone in March.

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Freetown Banana Island

Planning a getaway to Sierra Leone this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Sierra Leone in March

March in Sierra Leone generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Freetown.

To explore the conditions in Sierra Leone in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Freetown with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) to low rainfall in Banana Island with 19 mm (0.7 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in March. Freetown typically receives 233 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Sierra Leone by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sierra Leone — and find the best time to visit. (based on Freetown)

January29°C (84°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August27°C (81°F) September28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sierra Leone in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sierra Leone.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sierra Leone

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Sierra Leone?

Temperature range in Sierra Leone (March)

Precipitation variation in Sierra Leone (March)

Freetown

In March Freetown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
233 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Freetown →

Banana Island

In March Banana Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
233 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Banana Island →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sierra Leone in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Freetown 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Banana Island 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)

Sierra Leone weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sierra Leone in March?

Sierra Leone typically experiences perfect weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Freetown average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Sierra Leone in March?

Freetown averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

Does Sierra Leone get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Freetown averages just 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Sierra Leone.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Sierra Leone?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Sierra Leone with overall perfect weather in Freetown. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Sierra Leone is in January, February, March, April and December with generally perfect weather in Freetown. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sierra Leone.

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