Gola Rainforest National Park
Gola Rainforest National Park is a national park located in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone and established in 2011. It is noted as one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 4 among the country's sights on English Wikipedia. The park is listed as a World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The drier months from December to February experience lower rainfall, with December and January recording rain of 30 mm or less over about 3 days and daily highs reaching 30 °C to 33 °C. Rainfall increases significantly between May and October, with monthly rain exceeding 280 mm and rainy days ranging from 23 to 30 per month. Temperatures remain relatively steady throughout the year, with daily highs between 27 °C and 33 °C and lows of 22 °C to 23 °C.
To reach the park, the nearest airport is Spriggs Payne Airport in Monrovia, Liberia, located 137 km away, while Roberts International Airport in Monrovia is 157 km away. The park is 271 km from Freetown. Visitors can combine a trip to the park with nearby Tiwai Island, which is 40.2 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is August, with about 424 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 15 | 32 | 68 | 182 | 287 | 370 | 378 | 424 | 356 | 337 | 129 | 30 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 12 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
