Port Loko weather in March
In March, Port Loko sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 21 mm of rain across 5 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Port Loko's 4th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Port Loko's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 21 mm
- 5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 7:03 AM – 6:59 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.03 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.6
- out of 10
Port Loko is city.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical March day in Port Loko reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 32°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and about 1°C warmer than April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 24 |
| 2 | 34 | 24 |
| 3 | 34 | 24 |
| 4 | 34 | 24 |
| 5 | 34 | 24 |
| 6 | 34 | 24 |
| 7 | 34 | 24 |
| 8 | 34 | 24 |
| 9 | 34 | 24 |
| 10 | 34 | 24 |
| 11 | 34 | 24 |
| 12 | 34 | 24 |
| 13 | 34 | 24 |
| 14 | 34 | 24 |
| 15 | 34 | 24 |
| 16 | 34 | 24 |
| 17 | 34 | 24 |
| 18 | 34 | 24 |
| 19 | 34 | 24 |
| 20 | 34 | 24 |
| 21 | 34 | 24 |
| 22 | 34 | 24 |
| 23 | 34 | 24 |
| 24 | 34 | 24 |
| 25 | 34 | 24 |
| 26 | 34 | 24 |
| 27 | 34 | 24 |
| 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 29 | 34 | 24 |
| 30 | 34 | 24 |
| 31 | 34 | 24 |
How March really feels in Port Loko
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Port Loko weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 1st-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 22° | 11 | 2.7 | 11.5 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 34° / 23° | 7 | 1.7 | 11.7 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 34° / 24° | 21 | 5 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 33° / 25° | 56 | 8.9 | 12.2 | 3.5 |
| May | 31° / 24° | 246 | 24.9 | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 29° / 23° | 394 | 29.5 | 12.5 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 28° / 23° | 539 | 30.2 | 12.5 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 28° / 23° | 610 | 30.1 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 29° / 23° | 494 | 29.6 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 30° / 23° | 302 | 29.9 | 11.8 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 30° / 23° | 129 | 21.7 | 11.6 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 31° / 23° | 27 | 6.7 | 11.5 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 37%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 |
| Cloudier (%) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 25 |
| 2 | 74 | 26 |
| 3 | 74 | 26 |
| 4 | 73 | 27 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 72 | 28 |
| 7 | 72 | 28 |
| 8 | 70 | 30 |
| 9 | 70 | 30 |
| 10 | 68 | 32 |
| 11 | 68 | 32 |
| 12 | 66 | 34 |
| 13 | 65 | 35 |
| 14 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 63 | 37 |
| 16 | 63 | 37 |
| 17 | 61 | 39 |
| 18 | 60 | 40 |
| 19 | 60 | 40 |
| 20 | 58 | 42 |
| 21 | 58 | 42 |
| 22 | 58 | 42 |
| 23 | 57 | 43 |
| 24 | 56 | 44 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 56 | 44 |
| 27 | 55 | 45 |
| 28 | 55 | 45 |
| 29 | 55 | 45 |
| 30 | 54 | 46 |
| 31 | 54 | 46 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Port Loko gets around 21 mm of rain over 5 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 15% and peaks near 22% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 12 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 13 |
| 9 | 13 |
| 10 | 13 |
| 11 | 13 |
| 12 | 14 |
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| 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 15 |
| 17 | 15 |
| 18 | 16 |
| 19 | 16 |
| 20 | 17 |
| 21 | 17 |
| 22 | 18 |
| 23 | 18 |
| 24 | 19 |
| 25 | 19 |
| 26 | 20 |
| 27 | 20 |
| 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 21 |
| 31 | 22 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 63% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Oppressive (%) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 |
| Miserable (%) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 33 | 59 | 7 |
| 2 | 1 | 32 | 59 | 8 |
| 3 | 1 | 32 | 59 | 8 |
| 4 | 1 | 31 | 59 | 9 |
| 5 | 1 | 31 | 59 | 9 |
| 6 | 1 | 31 | 59 | 9 |
| 7 | 1 | 31 | 59 | 9 |
| 8 | 1 | 30 | 60 | 9 |
| 9 | 1 | 30 | 60 | 9 |
| 10 | 0 | 30 | 61 | 9 |
| 11 | 0 | 30 | 61 | 9 |
| 12 | 0 | 29 | 62 | 9 |
| 13 | 0 | 29 | 62 | 9 |
| 14 | 0 | 28 | 64 | 8 |
| 15 | 0 | 27 | 65 | 8 |
| 16 | 0 | 27 | 65 | 8 |
| 17 | 0 | 26 | 65 | 9 |
| 18 | 0 | 25 | 66 | 9 |
| 19 | 0 | 24 | 67 | 9 |
| 20 | 0 | 24 | 66 | 10 |
| 21 | 0 | 23 | 66 | 11 |
| 22 | 0 | 22 | 67 | 11 |
| 23 | 0 | 22 | 66 | 12 |
| 24 | 0 | 21 | 66 | 13 |
| 25 | 0 | 21 | 65 | 14 |
| 26 | 0 | 20 | 65 | 15 |
| 27 | 0 | 20 | 64 | 16 |
| 28 | 0 | 20 | 63 | 17 |
| 29 | 0 | 19 | 63 | 18 |
| 30 | 0 | 19 | 62 | 19 |
| 31 | 0 | 18 | 62 | 20 |
Wind in March
Winds average 7 km/h in March, the windiest month of the year.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 7:10 AM to 6:54 AM, and sunset from 6:59 PM to 6:58 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 7:10 | 6:59 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 7:09 | 6:59 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 7:09 | 6:59 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 7:09 | 6:59 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 6:59 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 6:59 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 7:07 | 6:59 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 7:07 | 6:59 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 7:06 | 6:59 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 7:06 | 6:59 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 7:05 | 6:59 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 7:05 | 6:59 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 7:04 | 6:59 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 7:04 | 6:59 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 7:03 | 6:59 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 7:03 | 6:59 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 7:02 | 6:59 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 7:02 | 6:59 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 7:01 | 6:59 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 7:00 | 6:59 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 7:00 | 6:59 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:59 | 6:59 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:59 | 6:59 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 6:59 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 6:58 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:58 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:58 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:58 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:58 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 6:58 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:54 | 6:58 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.03 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.42 kWh/m² to a high of 6.03 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 6.03 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Port Loko
In March, Port Loko sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Port Loko's monsoon runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Port Loko sees seasonal dust haze (February–April), heaviest in February.
Is March a good time to visit Port Loko?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Port Loko. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Port Loko in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Port Loko sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Port Loko in March
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 66 km away) is warmest in November at about 29°C and coldest in August near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Port Loko in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Port Loko peaks around August 20 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Port Loko in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Port Loko is worst in April — around 267 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 19.2× the cleanest month (August, 14 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 96 | 97 | 93 | 267 | 55 | 25 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 24 | 35 | 67 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 97 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 93 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 267 | Very unhealthy |
| May | 55 | Poor |
| Jun | 25 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 24 | Moderate |
| Nov | 35 | Poor |
| Dec | 67 | Unhealthy |
Where is Port Loko?
Port Loko sits at 8.8°N, 12.8°W, 51 m above sea level, in Sierra Leone. The nearest listed city is Lunsar, 29 km away.
Topography around Port Loko
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Port Loko.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Port Loko has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 65 m around an average of 31 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 120 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 885 m.
The land around Port Loko is covered by trees (60%) and grassland (22%) within 3 km, trees (59%) and grassland (27%) within 16 km, and trees (44%) and grassland (21%) within 80 km.
Sierra Leone travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 24% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $846
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 11%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.2
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 33
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Port Loko (8.7661°, -12.787°, elevation 51 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).