Mount Bintumani
Mount Bintumani is a mountain located in the Loma Mountains of Sierra Leone's Northern Province. At 1,945 meters, it is the highest peak in the country and is the second most looked-up sight in Sierra Leone on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The dry season, spanning from December to February, is the most suitable time for a visit. During these months, rainfall is minimal, with January recording about 0 rainy days and February recording about 1. Temperatures are moderate, with highs reaching 25 °C to 28 °C and lows between 13 °C and 14 °C. The rainy season, which lasts from May through October, sees significant precipitation, with August experiencing rainfall on about 31 days and high temperatures around 21 °C.
To reach Mount Bintumani, travelers typically arrive at Lungi International Airport, located 238 kilometers away. The mountain is situated 247 kilometers from Freetown.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is August, with about 504 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 8 | 15 | 53 | 174 | 323 | 402 | 423 | 504 | 472 | 439 | 90 | 12 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 9 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
