Freetown Weather in October

What's the weather like in Freetown (Western Area) in October 2024?

The climate in Freetown during October can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

October is in the fall / autumn in Freetown and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

Freetown weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.7°C 83.6°F
Nightly temperature 21.8°C 71.2°F
Average temperature 25.2°C 77.4°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 282 mm 11.1 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 28.2°C 82.8°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average October is the 5th 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.

October temperatures in Freetown

Freetown average temperature in October

October rainfall

Freetown average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Freetown average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Freetown in October 2024.

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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
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