Freetown, Sierra Leone Weather
Freetown hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 81°F (27°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 79°F (26°C).
Current conditions in detail
Freetown weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Freetown looks light rain shower, with a high of 80° and an overnight low of 76°. There is a 88% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Freetown 14-day forecast
About the weather in Freetown
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
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 76° | 2 | 0.2 in | 10.4 h/day | 79% |
| February | 85° | 76° | 1 | 0.2 in | 10.8 h/day | 79% |
| March | 84° | 77° | 3 | 0.3 in | 10.7 h/day | 79% |
| April | 84° | 78° | 8 | 1.4 in | 10.4 h/day | 81% |
| May | 84° | 78° | 23 | 7.9 in | 9.4 h/day | 84% |
| June | 82° | 75° | 29 | 16.9 in | 7.7 h/day | 87% |
| July | 80° | 74° | 30 | 28.1 in | 6.5 h/day | 89% |
| August | 79° | 74° | 30 | 30.2 in | 6.2 h/day | 89% |
| September | 80° | 74° | 29 | 21.0 in | 6.7 h/day | 89% |
| October | 82° | 75° | 30 | 11.8 in | 8.4 h/day | 88% |
| November | 83° | 76° | 23 | 6.0 in | 9.9 h/day | 85% |
| December | 85° | 77° | 7 | 1.0 in | 10.4 h/day | 78% |