Which is the hottest month in Freetown?

The hottest time of year in Freetown is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Freetown?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Freetown with 804mm on average. There are normally 27 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Freetown?

The sunniest time of year in Freetown is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 65% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Freetown?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Freetown in November when the water temperature reaches 28°C.

Best time to visit Freetown

Q: When is the best time to visit Freetown?

The best times to visit Freetown, Sierra Leone are in January and February Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Freetown, Sierra Leone are in January and February based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Freetown?

The best times to visit Freetown, Sierra Leone are in January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

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5
Feb
4.5
Mar
4.5
Apr
4
May
3
Jun
1.5
Jul
1.5
Aug
2.5
Sep
4
Oct
4.5
Nov
4.5
Dec

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Jan
8
Feb
7
Mar
7
Apr
6
May
5
Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
4
Sep
6
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

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Heat & humidity

The weather guide for Sierra Leone (Freetown) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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