Sierra Leone Weather
🇸🇱 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
December to April
Weather in Sierra Leone at a glance
Our Sierra Leone coverage centers on Freetown, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 85°F (29°C) in December and 79°F (26°C) in August, with about 215 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Freetown - annual average 79°
- Best time to visit: December to April
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Freetown averages 9.0 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 3179 mm (125.2 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally December to April. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Freetown climate page.
Live weather across Sierra Leone today
Sierra Leone cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freetown | 79° | Dec · 85° | Aug · 74° | 215 | 9.0 | 0 |
Sierra Leone weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 76° | 2 | 10.4 h/day |
| February | 85° | 76° | 1 | 10.8 h/day |
| March | 84° | 77° | 3 | 10.7 h/day |
| April | 84° | 78° | 8 | 10.4 h/day |
| May | 84° | 78° | 23 | 9.4 h/day |
| June | 82° | 75° | 29 | 7.7 h/day |
| July | 80° | 74° | 30 | 6.5 h/day |
| August | 79° | 74° | 30 | 6.2 h/day |
| September | 80° | 74° | 29 | 6.7 h/day |
| October | 82° | 75° | 30 | 8.4 h/day |
| November | 83° | 76° | 23 | 9.9 h/day |
| December | 85° | 77° | 7 | 10.4 h/day |
Sierra Leone weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Sierra Leone?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to April offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Sierra Leone?
Snow is essentially absent in the Sierra Leone cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Sierra Leone like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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