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September · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 48/100

Bonthe in September

Mixed · 48/100Beach 68/100
High / low27° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation442 mm28 wet days
Sea27°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
September: high / low27° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Bonthe averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 442 mm of precipitation spread over about 28 wet days, with average cloud cover near 58%.

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

September scores 48/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th 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 06:41 and sets at 18:51 local time, giving 12 h 10 min of daylight. Days shorten by 12 minutes over the month.

Why 48/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%82%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%53%

Beach score this month: 68/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

September against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Sierra Leone's best in September

Where to go in September
Freetown
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Freetown

Western Area
26°Sep high
27wet days
50score
Freetown
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Waterloo

Western Area
27°Sep high
29wet days
47score
Waterloo
Port Loko
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Port Loko

North West
28°Sep high
29wet days
41score
Port Loko
Lunsar
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Lunsar

Northern Province
29°Sep high
29wet days
41score
Lunsar
·Questions

Bonthe in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Bonthe?

September scores 48/100 for Bonthe, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 27°C with 28 wet days.

How warm is Bonthe in September?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 24°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Bonthe in September?

Bonthe receives about 442 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 28 days.

Can you swim in Bonthe in September?

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