When is the best time to go to Freetown

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Freetown, Sierra Leone. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Freetown weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Freetown are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Freetown January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 7mm 8hrs 12.4hrs 28°C

January in Freetown is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Freetown, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Freetown and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Freetown with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Freetown February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 6mm 8.2hrs 12.6hrs 27°C

February in Freetown is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Freetown, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Freetown and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Freetown with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Freetown March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 20mm 7.8hrs 12.8hrs 27°C

The weather in March in Freetown is characteristically hot, humid and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Freetown, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Freetown and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Freetown with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Freetown April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 58mm 7.2hrs 13hrs 27°C

Freetown's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Freetown for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Freetown and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Freetown with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Freetown May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 191mm 6.3hrs 13.2hrs 28°C

May is a wet, humid month in Freetown and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Freetown for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Freetown and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Freetown with around 191mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Freetown June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 349mm 5.3hrs 12.4hrs 28°C

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Freetown during the month of June

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Freetown for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Freetown and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Freetown with around 349mm 13.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Freetown July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 752mm 3.4hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

July in Freetown is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Freetown for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Freetown and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Freetown with around 752mm 29.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Freetown weather in July »

August

Freetown August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 804mm 2.8hrs 12.8hrs 27°C

The weather in August in Freetown is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Freetown for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Freetown and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Freetown with around 804mm 31.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Freetown weather in August »

September

Freetown September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 507mm 4.4hrs 13hrs 27°C

Freetown's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Freetown for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Freetown and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Freetown with around 507mm 20 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Freetown weather in September »

October

Freetown October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 282mm 6.2hrs 13.2hrs 28°C

October is a very wet, humid month in Freetown and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Freetown for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Freetown and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Freetown with around 282mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Freetown November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 111mm 7hrs 12.4hrs 29°C

The weather in November in Freetown is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Freetown.

November is in the fall / autumn in Freetown and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Freetown with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Freetown December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 27mm 7.2hrs 12.6hrs 29°C

December in Freetown is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Freetown, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Freetown and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Freetown with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Freetown weather stats

Freetown weather statistics
Hottest month: April 30°C 86°F
Driest month: February 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: February 8.2hrs
Coldest month: August 26.9°C 80.4°F
Wettest month: August 804mm 31.7ins
Warmest sea: November 28.8°C 83.8°F
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