Climate of Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone
Point-value climate at Freetown (Western Area, Sierra Leone). Population approximately 827,000.
Located in Western Area, Sierra Leone, Freetown has a tropical climate. Population approximately 827,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in August to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in April, with rainfall varying from 4 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 804 mm / 31.7 in (August) — about 3077 mm / 121.1 in across the year. As the national capital of Sierra Leone, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Freetown's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4°C79.5°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 26.9°C80.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.4°C81.3°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 27.9°C82.2°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 27.2°C81°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.2°C79.2°F | 348 mm13.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.5°C77.9°F | 732 mm28.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.2°C77.4°F | 804 mm31.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.7°C78.3°F | 518 mm20.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.2°C79.2°F | 294 mm11.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.5°C79.7°F | 106 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.3°C79.3°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Freetown?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, December. Freetown's warmest month is April at an average of 27.9°C / 82.2°F, and its driest month is January with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Freetown?
Freetown, in Western Area, Sierra Leone, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in August to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 3077 mm / 121.1 in, with the wettest month being August (804 mm / 31.7 in) and the driest January (4 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Freetown in April?
The average temperature in Freetown in April is 27.9°C / 82.2°F, with rainfall of about 49 mm / 1.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Freetown?
The driest month in Freetown is January, with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.4°C / 79.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Freetown?
The wettest month in Freetown is August, with approximately 804 mm / 31.7 in of average monthly rainfall.