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When is the best time to visit Freetown?
In general the best time to visit Freetown is probably December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are April, May, December, while the coldest months are July, August, September.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is April, May, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in December and it has 7 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Freetown in different months
This is the average weather in Freetown for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +82°F during January.
In May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 189 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 759 mm in August.
Climate in Freetown
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Freetown for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +90°F | +90°F | +90°F | +88°F | +88°F | +84°F | +82°F | +82°F | +84°F | +84°F | +86°F | +88°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +82°F | +82°F | +82°F | +82°F | +82°F | +81°F | +79°F | +77°F | +79°F | +81°F | +81°F | +82°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +70°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +73°F | +73°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 79 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 79 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 8 | 6 | 8 | 25 | 165 | 397 | 713 | 759 | 480 | 229 | 102 | 27 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 14 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Freetown during the whole year:
The hottest month in Freetown is December with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is August with the lowest temperatures of +73°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Freetown looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Freetown is September with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 79%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Freetown during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 6 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 30 rainy days and 759 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Freetown:
What is the hottest month in Freetown?
The hottest month in Freetown is December with average maximum temperature of +82°F.
What is the coldest month in Freetown?
The coldest month in Freetown is August with minimum temperatures of +73°F.
Is Freetown worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Freetown in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is December with +82°F and 7 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Freetown?
if you're looking to visit Freetown when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 6 mm of rain.
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.