Our verdict
The best time to visit Freetown is June-October
In the height of summer, temperatures in Freetown can reach a maximum of 33℃ (91℉). The weather in the winter, especially around August, can reach a minimum of 23℃ (74℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Freetown are usually in January, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. The wet season in Freetown falls around August, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in February instead.
Keep reading to find out more detailed information about the seasons and climate in Freetown, as well as our favourite tools to help you find the best options for transport, accommodation, and much more.
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Freetown seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Freetown as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Freetown is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Freetown
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Freetown for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Freetown climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Freetown for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Freetown in January
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Freetown in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Freetown in February
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Freetown in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Freetown in March
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Freetown in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Freetown in April
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Freetown in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Freetown in May
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Freetown in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Freetown in June
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 181mm (7") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Freetown in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Freetown in July
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 347mm (14") over 30 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Freetown in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Freetown in August
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 0 days
- Average rainfall: 359mm (14") over 30 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Freetown in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Freetown in September
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 220mm (9") over 29 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Freetown in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Freetown in October
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 151mm (6") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Freetown in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Freetown in November
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Freetown in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Freetown in December
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Freetown in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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