Pluie/période humide
Dans la nuit du 15 au 16 mai 2026, des orages, des vents relativement forts et des pluies faibles à modérées sont attendus par endroits dans les 4 régions naturelles du pays. Cette situation qui débutera dans la soirée du 15 mai 2026 à l'Est du pays pourrait s'étendre au Grand Co…
Tomorrow in Freetown looks
light rain shower, with a high of 80°
and an overnight low of 75°.
There is a 84% chance of rain - plan accordingly.
Winds top out near 8 mph,
and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Freetown has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 79°F (26°C) in August to around 85°F (29°C) in December, and the city records roughly 215 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Freetown weather: quick facts
Hottest month: December - highs near 85°F (29°C)
Coldest month: August - highs near 79°F (26°C)
Record high: 94°F (35°C) · Record low: 69°F (21°C) (2015–2024)
Wettest month: August (30 rainy days) · Sunniest: February (10.8 h sun/day)
Climate type:tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on December. Highs average 85°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 79°F (26°C) and lows around 74°F (23°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 94°F (35°C) and dropped as low as 69°F (21°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 30.2 inches (767 mm) of rain over 30 days, while February is the driest. February brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.8 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Freetown brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Freetown is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 74°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 89 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Freetown runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 82 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Freetown is hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); rain falls on about 10 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Freetown by month
Monthly averages for Freetown based on 2015–2024 weather data.
December is the hottest month in Freetown, with average highs of 85°F (29°C) and overnight lows near 77°F (25°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Freetown?
August is the coldest month, with highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and lows around 74°F (23°C). The lowest reading in recent years was 69°F (21°C).
What is the rainiest month in Freetown?
August is typically the wettest month, averaging 30.2 inches (767 mm) of precipitation across about 30 days. February is usually the driest.
Does it snow in Freetown?
Snow is essentially absent in Freetown - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best time to visit Freetown?
The best time to visit Freetown is generally December to April, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 84°F (29°C).
How sunny is Freetown?
Freetown averages 9.0 hours of sunshine per day across the year. February is the sunniest month at about 10.8 hours of sun a day.
Is Freetown humid?
Relative humidity in Freetown averages about 84% over the year, which feels very humid. Combined with December heat, muggy conditions are common in summer - the dew point is the number to watch.