Freetown · SpringMonth summary
Freetown weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
10% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Freetown in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (29°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Favourable conditions in March (8.8/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Freetown in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Freetown. Temperatures rise (29°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (10% 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 March, Freetown averages 84°F, 10% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
March vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Freetown in March
Is March a good time to visit Freetown?
March is an excellent time to visit Freetown (score 8.8/10). With 84°F, 10.8h of sunshine and 10% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Freetown in March?
With 84°F and 10.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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