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October · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 47/100

Bonthe in October

Mixed · 47/100Beach 70/100
High / low28° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation301 mm28 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
7.53° N, 12.51° WElevation 5 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goBonthe · weather score
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Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
October: high / low28° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Bonthe averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 301 mm of precipitation spread over about 28 wet days, with average cloud cover near 51%.

Temperatures are much the same as in September, and November brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

October scores 47/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th 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 06:37 and sets at 18:35 local time, giving 11 h 58 min of daylight. Days shorten by 11 minutes over the month.

Why 47/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%73%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%65%

Beach score this month: 70/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

October against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Sierra Leone's best in October

Where to go in October
Freetown
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Freetown

Western Area
27°Oct high
27wet days
51score
Freetown
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Waterloo

Western Area
28°Oct high
27wet days
47score
Waterloo
Port Loko
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Port Loko

North West
29°Oct high
27wet days
40score
Port Loko
Kenema
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Kenema

Eastern Province
29°Oct high
28wet days
39score
Kenema
·Questions

Bonthe in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Bonthe?

October scores 47/100 for Bonthe, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 28 wet days.

How warm is Bonthe in October?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 24°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Bonthe in October?

Bonthe receives about 301 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 28 days.

Can you swim in Bonthe in October?

The sea averages 28°C in October, warm enough for most swimmers.