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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 49/100

Bonthe in August

Mixed · 49/100Beach 67/100
High / low26° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation736 mm30 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
7.53° N, 12.51° WElevation 5 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goBonthe · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49August
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
August: high / low26° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Bonthe averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 736 mm of precipitation spread over about 30 wet days, with average cloud cover near 61%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Bonthe. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:44 and sets at 19:06 local time, giving 12 h 22 min of daylight. Days shorten by 11 minutes over the month.

Why 49/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%88%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%48%

Beach score this month: 67/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Sierra Leone's best in August

Where to go in August
Freetown
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Freetown

Western Area
26°Aug high
29wet days
51score
Freetown
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Waterloo

Western Area
26°Aug high
30wet days
49score
Waterloo
Port Loko
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Port Loko

North West
28°Aug high
31wet days
43score
Port Loko
Lunsar
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Lunsar

Northern Province
28°Aug high
31wet days
43score
Lunsar
·Questions

Bonthe in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Bonthe?

August scores 49/100 for Bonthe, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 26°C with 30 wet days.

How warm is Bonthe in August?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 24°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Bonthe in August?

Bonthe receives about 736 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 30 days.

Can you swim in Bonthe in August?

The sea averages 27°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.