Freetown · SpringMonth summary
Freetown weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
27% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Freetown in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: Freetown in April: 29°C and 10.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Freetown in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in April
🎯 Water at 26°C and lively beaches — April is peak swimming season in Freetown Spring marks the start of the good season in Freetown. Temperatures rise (29°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 25°C | 29°C | 5% | 0.2 | 10.5h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ February | 25°C | 30°C | 3% | 0.1 | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ March | 25°C | 29°C | 10% | 0.3 | 10.8h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 29°C | 27% | 1.3 | 10.8h | 8.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 25°C | 29°C | 74% | 6.3 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 24°C | 28°C | 97% | 14.4 | 8.6h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 23°C | 26°C | 98% | 23.9 | 6.4h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 23°C | 26°C | 97% | 23.9 | 5.9h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 23°C | 27°C | 96% | 17.2 | 6.6h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 24°C | 28°C | 95% | 9.6 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 29°C | 78% | 5.3 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 25°C | 29°C | 26% | 1.1 | 10.7h | 8.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Freetown averages 29°C, 27% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
April vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -22%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Freetown in April
Is April a good time to visit Freetown?
April is an excellent time to visit Freetown (score 8.3/10). With 29°C, 10.8h of sunshine and 27% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Freetown in April?
With 29°C and 10.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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