Port Loko weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was mostly clear and 26°C (79°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM, 11 PM, 6 PM (7.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Feb. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Port Loko, North West, Sierra Leone.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 30%
- Chance of rain
- 97%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM, 11 PM, 6 PM (7.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season Jun–Sep
About Port Loko weather
Is it raining in Port Loko right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM, 11 PM, 6 PM (7.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Port Loko this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–32° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Port Loko lately?
In the past 7 days, Port Loko had 6 rainy days and 35.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Port Loko?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Port Loko weather by month
When is the best time to visit Port Loko?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Port Loko is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in August to 36°C (97°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Port Loko?
August is the wettest month, with about 702 mm (27.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Port Loko?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Port Loko 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