Northern Province weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Northern Province, Sierra Leone. Like most weather services, we show Northern Province at one spot: Makeni, its largest city. At 9:45 PM local time it was showers and 24°C (74°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM, 11 PM, 12 AM (7.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 92%
- Chance of rain
- 75%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM, 11 PM, 12 AM (7.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season Jun–Sep
About Makeni weather
Is it raining in Makeni right now?
Yes. It’s showers and 24° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM, 11 PM, 12 AM (7.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Makeni this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–32° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Makeni lately?
In the past 7 days, Makeni had 6 rainy days and 24.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Makeni?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Northern Province weather by month
When is the best time to visit Northern Province?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Northern Province is Nov–Feb, 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 36°C (97°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Northern Province?
August is the wettest month, with about 570 mm (22.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Northern Province?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (97°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 Northern 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 Makeni), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Northern Province
Weather can differ a lot within Northern Province: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.