Freetown · SummerMonth summary
Freetown weather in July
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
98% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Freetown in July?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: July is an average time for Freetown. January (8.9/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Freetown in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (26°C) — crowds still moderate Summer in Freetown brings pleasant temperatures (26°C) and long sunny days (6.4h of sunshine). With 98% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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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 July, Freetown averages 26°C, 98% rainy days and 6.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.2/10.
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Comparison
July vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -93%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Freetown in July
Is July a good time to visit Freetown?
July is not recommended for Freetown (score 5.2/10). With 98% rainy days and 6.4h of sunshine, consider January (8.9/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Freetown in July?
Yes, 98% of days see rain in July. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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