Kenema weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was drizzle and 25°C (77°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (2.6 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Mar. Kenema sits 179 m (587 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kenema, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 34%
- Chance of rain
- 96%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (2.6 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?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 25° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (2.6 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.
Kenema weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kenema?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kenema 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 Kenema?
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 Kenema?
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 Kenema 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months