SL Freetown · Autumn

Freetown in November
what's the weather like?

November is a good time to visit. January is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 8.48°N 13.23°W
29°CMax temperature
78%Rainy days
10.7hSunshine / day

Freetown weather in November

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
78% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.9/10)

Should you visit Freetown in November?

✅ 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.

🌧 Rain : ████████░░ 78%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 29°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.7h/d

Our take: November is a good time to visit Freetown. January remains slightly better (+1.8 pts).

Freetown in November by trip type

What to expect in November

🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Autumn in Freetown is often underrated: 29°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 78% 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.

All months for Freetown

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
☀️ January25°C29°C5%0.210.5h8.9/10
☀️ February25°C30°C3%0.111.0h8.8/10
☀️ March25°C29°C10%0.310.8h8.8/10
🌤️ April26°C29°C27%1.310.8h8.3/10
⛅ May25°C29°C74%6.310.1h7.1/10
🌧️ June24°C28°C97%14.48.6h6.7/10
🌧️ July23°C26°C98%23.96.4h5.2/10
🌧️ August23°C26°C97%23.95.9h5.1/10
🌧️ September23°C27°C96%17.26.6h5.6/10
🌧️ October24°C28°C95%9.69.3h7.0/10
⛅ November24°C29°C78%5.310.7h7.1/10
🌤️ December25°C29°C26%1.110.7h8.4/10
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 November, Freetown averages 29°C, 78% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

November vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 8.9/10). Difference:

FAQ — Freetown in November

Is November a good time to visit Freetown?
November 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 November?
Yes, 78% of days see rain in November. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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