Waterloo weather in March
In March, Waterloo sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 20 mm of rain across 4.7 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 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 43% 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 Waterloo's 4th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Waterloo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- 4.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 7:04 AM – 7:00 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.01 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.6
- out of 10
Waterloo is city in Sierra Leone.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical March day in Waterloo reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 25 |
| 2 | 30 | 25 |
| 3 | 30 | 25 |
| 4 | 30 | 25 |
| 5 | 30 | 25 |
| 6 | 30 | 25 |
| 7 | 30 | 25 |
| 8 | 30 | 25 |
| 9 | 30 | 25 |
| 10 | 30 | 25 |
| 11 | 30 | 25 |
| 12 | 30 | 25 |
| 13 | 30 | 25 |
| 14 | 30 | 25 |
| 15 | 30 | 25 |
| 16 | 30 | 25 |
| 17 | 30 | 25 |
| 18 | 30 | 25 |
| 19 | 30 | 25 |
| 20 | 30 | 25 |
| 21 | 30 | 25 |
| 22 | 30 | 25 |
| 23 | 30 | 25 |
| 24 | 30 | 25 |
| 25 | 30 | 25 |
| 26 | 30 | 25 |
| 27 | 30 | 25 |
| 28 | 30 | 25 |
| 29 | 30 | 25 |
| 30 | 30 | 25 |
| 31 | 30 | 25 |
How March really feels in Waterloo
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.
Waterloo 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 | 30° / 24° | 16 | 4.1 | 11.6 | 6.2 |
| Feb | 30° / 25° | 11 | 2.2 | 11.7 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 30° / 25° | 20 | 4.7 | 11.9 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 30° / 25° | 47 | 8.4 | 12.2 | 5.0 |
| May | 29° / 25° | 216 | 25.2 | 12.4 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 28° / 24° | 426 | 29.7 | 12.5 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 27° / 24° | 606 | 29.9 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 26° / 24° | 705 | 29.7 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 27° / 24° | 501 | 29.4 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 28° / 24° | 266 | 29.6 | 11.8 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 29° / 24° | 130 | 24.8 | 11.6 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 29° / 25° | 42 | 11.1 | 11.5 | 5.5 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 43% 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 35%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Cloudier (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 27 |
| 2 | 73 | 27 |
| 3 | 73 | 27 |
| 4 | 73 | 27 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 71 | 29 |
| 7 | 70 | 30 |
| 8 | 70 | 30 |
| 9 | 69 | 31 |
| 10 | 69 | 31 |
| 11 | 67 | 33 |
| 12 | 67 | 33 |
| 13 | 66 | 34 |
| 14 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 64 | 36 |
| 16 | 64 | 36 |
| 17 | 64 | 36 |
| 18 | 63 | 37 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 62 | 38 |
| 23 | 61 | 39 |
| 24 | 60 | 40 |
| 25 | 60 | 40 |
| 26 | 60 | 40 |
| 27 | 60 | 40 |
| 28 | 58 | 42 |
| 29 | 58 | 42 |
| 30 | 58 | 42 |
| 31 | 58 | 42 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Waterloo gets around 20 mm of rain over 4.7 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 17% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 |
| 2 | 13 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 14 |
| 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 14 |
| 7 | 14 |
| 8 | 15 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 15 |
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| 20 | 15 |
| 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 15 |
| 23 | 15 |
| 24 | 15 |
| 25 | 15 |
| 26 | 16 |
| 27 | 16 |
| 28 | 16 |
| 29 | 16 |
| 30 | 16 |
| 31 | 17 |
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 71% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Oppressive (%) | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Miserable (%) | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 76 | 16 |
| 2 | 8 | 75 | 17 |
| 3 | 8 | 75 | 17 |
| 4 | 8 | 74 | 18 |
| 5 | 8 | 74 | 18 |
| 6 | 8 | 74 | 18 |
| 7 | 8 | 73 | 19 |
| 8 | 8 | 73 | 19 |
| 9 | 8 | 73 | 19 |
| 10 | 9 | 72 | 19 |
| 11 | 9 | 72 | 19 |
| 12 | 9 | 73 | 18 |
| 13 | 9 | 73 | 18 |
| 14 | 9 | 73 | 18 |
| 15 | 9 | 73 | 18 |
| 16 | 9 | 73 | 18 |
| 17 | 9 | 72 | 19 |
| 18 | 9 | 72 | 19 |
| 19 | 8 | 72 | 20 |
| 20 | 8 | 72 | 20 |
| 21 | 8 | 71 | 21 |
| 22 | 8 | 70 | 22 |
| 23 | 8 | 70 | 22 |
| 24 | 8 | 69 | 23 |
| 25 | 8 | 68 | 24 |
| 26 | 8 | 67 | 25 |
| 27 | 8 | 67 | 25 |
| 28 | 8 | 66 | 26 |
| 29 | 8 | 65 | 27 |
| 30 | 8 | 65 | 27 |
| 31 | 7 | 65 | 28 |
Wind in March
Winds average 10 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | 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 7:11 AM to 6:55 AM, and sunset from 7:00 PM to 6:59 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 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 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:11 | 7:10 | 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 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:55 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 7:11 | 7:00 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 7:10 | 7:00 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 7:10 | 7:00 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 7:09 | 7:00 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 7:09 | 7:00 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 7:09 | 7:00 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:00 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:00 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 7:07 | 7:00 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 7:07 | 7:00 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 7:06 | 7:00 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 7:06 | 7:00 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 7:05 | 7:00 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 7:05 | 7:00 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 7:04 | 7:00 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 7:04 | 7:00 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 7:03 | 7:00 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 7:03 | 7:00 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 7:02 | 7:00 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 7:02 | 7:00 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 7:01 | 7:00 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:59 | 7:00 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:59 | 7:00 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 7:00 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 6:59 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:59 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:59 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:56 | 6:59 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 6:59 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.01 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.6 kWh/m² to a high of 6.01 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 6.01 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 | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | 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 | Bright |
| 2 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 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 Waterloo
In March, Waterloo sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Waterloo's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Waterloo sees seasonal dust haze (February–April), heaviest in February.
Is March a good time to visit Waterloo?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Waterloo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Waterloo in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Waterloo sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Waterloo in March
The nearest coast averages about 28°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 25 km away) is warmest in May 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 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 28 | Warm |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Waterloo in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Waterloo 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 | 12 | 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 | 12 | 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo is worst in April — around 217 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 19.6× the cleanest month (August, 11 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) | 72 | 78 | 106 | 217 | 43 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 27 | 54 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 78 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 106 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 217 | Very unhealthy |
| May | 43 | Poor |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 12 | Moderate |
| Oct | 18 | Moderate |
| Nov | 27 | Moderate |
| Dec | 54 | Poor |
Where is Waterloo?
Waterloo sits at 8.3°N, 13.1°W, 23 m above sea level, in Sierra Leone. The nearest listed city is Freetown, 24 km away.
Topography around Waterloo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Waterloo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Waterloo has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 419 m around an average of 52 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 899 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 885 m.
The land around Waterloo is covered by artificial surfaces (46%), grassland (23%) and trees (20%) within 3 km, trees (48%) within 16 km, and water (41%) and trees (39%) 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 Waterloo (8.3389°, -13.0709°, elevation 23 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).