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March · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 66/100

Bonthe in March

Good · 66/100Beach 88/100
High / low29° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation42 mm7 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
7.53° N, 12.51° WElevation 5 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goBonthe · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66March
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
March: high / low29° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Bonthe averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 42 mm of precipitation spread over about 7 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.

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

March scores 66/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th 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 06:58 and sets at 19:02 local time, giving 12 h 04 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 12 minutes over the month.

Why 66/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%58%
Dry days · 33%51%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 88/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Sierra Leone's best in March

Where to go in March
Freetown
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Freetown

Western Area
27°Mar high
1wet day
89score
Freetown
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Waterloo

Western Area
29°Mar high
5wet days
70score
Waterloo
Port Loko
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Port Loko

North West
34°Mar high
4wet days
55score
Port Loko
Lunsar
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Lunsar

Northern Province
35°Mar high
4wet days
49score
Lunsar
·Questions

Bonthe in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Bonthe?

March scores 66/100 for Bonthe, which we rate as good. Average highs are 29°C with 7 wet days.

How warm is Bonthe in March?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 25°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Bonthe in March?

Bonthe receives about 42 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 7 days.

Can you swim in Bonthe in March?

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