Freetown, Sierra Leone Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast
Right now in Freetown, it is 84° with patchy light rain. Today's forecast reaches 88°, with a low of 77°.
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· Local time 16:02
Updated 2 hours ago
Freetown hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 88°F (31°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical November high of 83°F (28°C).
6:29 PM
Sunset
6:45 AM
Sunrise
Now forecast details
84° Patchy light rain
- Feels like
- 92°
- Precipitation
- 57% chance, 0.04 in
- Humidity
- 78%
- Wind
- W 5 mphGusts 11 mph
- Pressure
- 29.85 inHg
- Visibility
- 5 mi
Current conditions in detail
Wind
5 mph
W · gusts 11 mph
Visibility
5 mi
Precipitation
0.04 in
76% chance today
Freetown weather tomorrow (Monday, November 16)
Tomorrow in Freetown looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 87° and an overnight low of 76°. There is a 71% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 5 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
High / Low
87° / 76°
Precipitation
71%
Sunrise / sunset
06:45 AM / 06:29 PM
Freetown 14-day forecast
Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 88°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
76%
Mon, Nov 16
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 87°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
71%
Tue, Nov 17
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 86°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
76%
Wed, Nov 18
Wednesday
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
High 86°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
74%
Thu, Nov 19
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 87°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
78%
Fri, Nov 20
Friday
Partly Cloudy
High 89°
Low 74°
Chance of precipitation:
27%
Sat, Nov 21
Saturday
Cloudy
High 86°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
17%
Sun, Nov 22
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
High 88°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
18%
Mon, Nov 23
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 88°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
24%
Tue, Nov 24
Tuesday
Overcast
High 88°
Low 78°
Chance of precipitation:
27%
Wed, Nov 25
Wednesday
Overcast
High 87°
Low 78°
Chance of precipitation:
65%
Thu, Nov 26
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 88°
Low 78°
Chance of precipitation:
58%
Fri, Nov 27
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 89°
Low 78°
Chance of precipitation:
40%
Sat, Nov 28
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 87°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
57%
Freetown stays warm through the year
Even August, the coolest month, has average highs near 79°F (26°C). December is hottest, so the main seasonal change is intensity rather than a move from warm to cold.
Plan around moisture and heat
- Rain and sunshineAbout 3179 mm (125.2 inches) falls across 215 wet days, with 9.0 hours of sunshine on an average day.
- Typical day and nightFreetown averages 83°F (28°C) by day and 76°F (24°C) at night across the year.
- Seasonal changeDecember highs reach 85°F (29°C), while August lows fall to 74°F (23°C).
Explore Freetown month by month, including seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
Does it snow in Freetown?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Freetown shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When should I visit Freetown?
December to April is the sweet spot for Freetown - the rains have stopped and the heat has not yet peaked. Expect 84°F (29°C) in the afternoon and around 4 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in December.
Which month is warmest in Freetown?
December, averaging 85°F (29°C) by day and 77°F (25°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 94°F (35°C).
Which months are driest in Freetown?
3 months average under 20 mm of rain, with February the driest at 4 mm (0.2 in).
How hot does Freetown get in summer?
December averages 85°F (29°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
How many rainy days does Freetown get in a year?
About 215 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 125.2 inches (3179 mm). That works out at roughly 14.8 mm on an average wet day.
When does it rain most in Freetown?
August, at 30.2 inches (767 mm) over about 30 days. February is the driest month, at 4 mm (0.2 in).
When is Freetown at its coldest?
August, with highs of 79°F (26°C) and lows near 74°F (23°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 69°F (21°C).