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Freetown in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Freetown in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Freetown in May 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
May could be a good time to visit Freetown, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +82°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in May. However, expect about 24 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 165 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
165 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Freetown has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Freetown in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Freetown for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +82°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +79°F.

Is Freetown warm or cold in May?

Freetown is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

May is one of the warmest months in Freetown, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Freetown in May

Freetown weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+82°F+82°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+73°F+73°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+88°F+84°F
Rainfall
25 mm165 mm397 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
83%84%85%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1011 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
300
Cloudy days
1650
Rainy days
102427
Snowy days
000

May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 25 mm to 165 mm. Humidity rises from 83% to 84%. Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in April to 0 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Freetown in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Freetown is gradually decreasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Freetown based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 110 mm, with a 77% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Freetown wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 759 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Freetown?

This is the weather in Freetown in May 2023:
1 May
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+82°F
2 May
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+83°F
3 May
☁️
+83°F
4 May
☁️
+84°F
5 May
☁️
+83°F
6 May
☁️
+84°F
7 May
☁️
+83°F
8 May
☁️
+84°F
9 May
☁️
+85°F
10 May
☁️
+82°F
11 May
☁️
+84°F
12 May
☁️
+84°F
13 May
🌧️
+84°F
14 May
☁️
+84°F
15 May
☁️
+83°F
16 May
☁️
+84°F
17 May
☁️
+85°F
18 May
☁️
+82°F
19 May
🌧️
+81°F
20 May
☁️
+81°F
21 May
☁️
+83°F
22 May
☁️
+83°F
23 May
☁️
+83°F
24 May
☁️
+85°F
25 May
🌧️
+83°F
26 May
☁️
+83°F
27 May
☁️
+83°F
28 May
🌧️
+83°F
29 May
☁️
+83°F
30 May
🌧️
+82°F
31 May
🌧️
+80°F
In May 2023 Freetown had 0 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 76%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Freetown climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Freetown in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+80°F) and the highest in 2019 (+82°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 2104 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 4054 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Freetown in May:

Is May a good time to visit Freetown?

It’s always a good time to visit Freetown, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Freetown in May?

May is warm in Freetown. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Freetown rainy in May?

Freetown is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Freetown in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Freetown in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Freetown

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Freetown, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.