Freetown · SpringMonth summary
Freetown weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
74% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Freetown in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Freetown. January remains slightly better (+1.8 pts).
By trip type
Freetown in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Spring marks the start of the good season in Freetown. Temperatures rise (29°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 74% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 May, Freetown averages 29°C, 74% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -69%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Freetown in May
Is May a good time to visit Freetown?
May is an acceptable time for Freetown (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.9/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Freetown in May?
Yes, 74% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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