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Masaka, Sierra Leone

Northern Province · Sierra Leone

Masaka is a small town in Northern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 3,219. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,219 Population 1/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
112.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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About Masaka

Masaka

Masaka is a city in the Buganda Region in Uganda, west of Lake Victoria. The city is the headquarters of Masaka District.

People

Population3,219
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain112.4 in/yr
Sunny Days178/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Population3,219
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates8.6649°, -11.8026°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceNorthern Province
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation112.4 inches (2,854 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Masaka

Masaka is a small town in Sierra Leone (Northern Province) with a population of 3,219. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Climate in Masaka

Masaka has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 3081 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 6.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 7.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 38.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 92.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 223.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 382.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 496.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 641.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 552.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 412.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 205.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 27.0
Masaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 112.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area4,245.6 sq mi (10,996.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.6649°N, 11.8026°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.4"
196% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 23.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 13.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 18.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 23.2 in Coldest, Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 19.5 in
October 78°F (26°C) 15.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 6.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in

Masaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 112.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (23.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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Libraries in Masaka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City Library0.0
Regional Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Masaka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sesay Street Market
Sylvernus Market
Turn Table Magburaka/Agric Road

Stadiums & Teams in Masaka

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Masaka

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bo AirportKBSMedium Airport
Tongo Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Freetown

🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone

Capital Freetown
Population 7,650,154
Area 71,740 km²
GDP (USD) $6,415,852,767
GDP per capita $758
HDI 0.477
Life expectancy 61.8 years
Internet users 20.6%
Urban population 44.8%
Currency SLE (Leone)
Languages English
Calling code +232
TLD .sl
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Masaka

What is the population of Masaka?

Masaka has a population of 3,219 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,245.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Masaka?

Masaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 112.4 inches.

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