Freetown, Sierra LeoneQuick decision
When to visit Freetown?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
77°F–84°F in January
🌧 Least rain
5% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
August (97%)
📅 Best score
8.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Peninsula beachesNov–Apr — Tokeh, River No.2, golden sand, dry season.
Cotton Tree & historyYear-round — symbolic tree, National Museum, freed slave history.
Tacugama SanctuaryYear-round — chimpanzee sanctuary, forest hikes.
BudgetNov–Apr — dry season, emerging tourism, preserved authenticity.
Monthly climate data
Freetown weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 77°F | 84°F | 5% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ February | 77°F | 86°F | 3% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ March | 77°F | 84°F | 10% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 79°F | 84°F | 27% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 8.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 77°F | 84°F | 74% | 0.2in | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 75°F | 82°F | 97% | 0.6in | 8.6h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 73°F | 79°F | 98% | 0.9in | 6.4h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 73°F | 79°F | 97% | 0.9in | 5.9h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 73°F | 81°F | 96% | 0.7in | 6.6h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 75°F | 82°F | 95% | 0.4in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 75°F | 84°F | 78% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 77°F | 84°F | 26% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 8.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 29°F, 37% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 27°F, 97% rainy days, 7.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 28°F, 90% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 29°F, 11% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 5% rainy days and 29°F.
August is the wettest month with 97% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 29°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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