It’s best to go in the dry season

Sierra Leone, like every other country close to the Equator, has two seasons. The first is the rainy season, which lasts from May to October and with average temperatures ranging from 27°C to 32°C (80°F to 90°F). Every day throughout the rainy season, especially in July and August, there is a lot of rain; rain (especially in October) often arrives in thundering spouts. Because of excessive rain, roads are frequently in poor condition, if not completely impassable.

The dry season, which lasts from November to April, has temperatures as high as 38°C (over 100°F), bright days that are dry and often dusty, especially from December to February when the Sahara winds blow. March and April are the hottest months - and certainly the best months to visit if you want to go to the beach. The danger of malaria is decreased during the dry season.