Freetown weather
At 6:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 26°C (79°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM (3.9 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 23%
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM (3.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–AprOff season Jun–Sep
About Freetown weather
Is it raining in Freetown right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM (3.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Freetown this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Freetown lately?
In the past 7 days, Freetown had 7 rainy days and 26.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Freetown?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Freetown weather by month
When is the best time to visit Freetown?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Freetown is Nov–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in August to 31°C (88°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Freetown?
August is the wettest month, with about 699 mm (27.5 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Freetown?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 24°C (74°F).
Does Freetown have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Freetown?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C (87°F) and coolest in August at about 27°C (81°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Freetown weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months