Climate normals · 1970–2000
Freetown Climate
Freetown is a city in Sierra Leone (04) with a population of about 802,639. Its average annual temperature is 25.8°C (78°F), with roughly 3088 mm of rain per year.
25.8°C
Avg Temp
3088
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Freetown Climate
Freetown has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F) and receives about 3088 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.8°C
Avg Temp
3088
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 78° | 4 mm |
| February | 26° / 79° | 6 mm |
| March | 27° / 80° | 15 mm |
| April | 27° / 81° | 50 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 186 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 348 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 735 mm |
| August | 25° / 76° | 802 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 521 mm |
| October | 26° / 78° | 295 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 106 mm |
| December | 26° / 78° | 20 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Freetown
The most comfortable months to visit Freetown are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 32°C high). The coldest is August (near 22°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Freetown are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Freetown, Sierra Leone has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C and about 3088 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is August.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Freetown average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.