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Port Loko

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Port Loko month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Port Loko are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 31–35°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), January the coldest (average low 22°C), and August the wettest (about 702 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January34.622.129.9
February35.722.9410.5
March34.923.81910.2
April34.124.4649.7
May31.924.22188.5
June29.923.24117.3
July28.122.66526.1
August27.722.57025.7
September28.522.65916.3
October30.022.83487.9
November31.023.01389.2
December32.622.32310.1

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01 · Overview

Port Loko, in brief

Port Loko is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Port Loko took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Port Loko

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Port Loko

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Port Loko

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Port Loko

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Port Loko

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08 · Questions

Questions about Port Loko

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Loko

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01 · Q&A

Where is Port Loko located and what are its coordinates?

Port Loko is situated in Sierra Leone at geographic coordinates 8.7661, -12.7870 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Port Loko?

Port Loko has a recorded population of approximately 44,900 and observes the Africa/Freetown time zone (SLE).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Port Loko?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Port Loko include en-SL, men, tem, and the circulating currency is SLE.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Port Loko?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Port Loko, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.