Eastern Province weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Eastern Province, Sierra Leone. Like most weather services, we show Eastern Province at one spot: Kenema, its largest city. At 10:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 24°C (74°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM, 7 PM (3.6 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 52%
- Chance of rain
- 69%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM, 7 PM (3.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season Jun–Sep
About Kenema weather
Is it raining in Kenema right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 24° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM, 7 PM (3.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kenema this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 22–23°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Kenema lately?
In the past 7 days, Kenema had 6 rainy days and 36.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kenema?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Eastern Province weather by month
When is the best time to visit Eastern Province?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Eastern Province is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in August to 34°C (94°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Eastern Province?
August is the wettest month, with about 457 mm (18.0 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Eastern Province?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (94°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F).
Does Eastern Province have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kenema), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Eastern Province
Weather can differ a lot within Eastern Province: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.