Freetown · WinterMonth summary
Freetown weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
5% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Freetown in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (29°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (8.9/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Freetown in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Water at 27°C and lively beaches — January is peak swimming season in Freetown Even in winter, Freetown enjoys 29°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. 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 January, Freetown averages 29°C, 5% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10.
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Comparison
January vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Freetown in January
Is January a good time to visit Freetown?
January is an excellent time to visit Freetown (score 8.9/10). With 29°C, 10.5h of sunshine and 5% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Freetown in January?
With 29°C and 10.5h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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