AI-generatedFreetown at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Apr
- Warmest month
- Dec · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Nov · 28.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,150 h
- Rain a year
- 3,114 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 38 m
Climate in Freetown
Freetown has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. December is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while August is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, Freetown is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – April
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:4018:37
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:27–07:08 · evening 18:09–18:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:19–06:27 · evening 18:50–18:58
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Freetown in October?
In October, Freetown is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 291 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Freetown.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 57 min06:40 – 18:37
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 80 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0Africa/Freetown
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %96 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Freetown
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.8 – 28.5 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Freetown ranges from 26.9 °C in August to 28.8 °C in November. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From May to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in November, eight out of ten years were between 28.4 and 29.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.8° | 27.2° | 28.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.5° | 26.5° | 28.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.4° | 26.5° | 28.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.7° | 26.6° | 28.4° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.4° | 27.4° | 29.4° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.4° | 27.8° | 29.1° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.5° | 26.8° | 28.1° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.9° | 26.4° | 27.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.3° | 26.9° | 27.7° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.1° | 27.8° | 28.5° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.8° | 28.4° | 29.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.7° | 28.3° | 29.2° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Freetown
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.9 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Freetown, 41 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Freetown
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Freetown: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Freetown has about 30 rainy days with 291 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Freetown
How breezy and how cloudy Freetown is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Freetown typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 80 % of the sky over Freetown: mostly cloudy, with about 4.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Freetown
How often the day gets hot in Freetown (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Freetown has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Freetown
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (24°), the warmest in April (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 364 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 92 | 28° | 26° | 27.8° | 8.0 h | 3 | 13 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 28° | 26° | 27.5° | 8.1 h | 2 | 8 |
| MarchMar | 92 | 28° | 26° | 27.4° | 7.8 h | 4 | 17 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 28° | 26° | 27.7° | 7.0 h | 8 | 46 |
| MayMay | 51 | 28° | 26° | 28.4° | 5.4 h | 25 | 229 |
| JuneJun | 53 | 27° | 25° | 28.4° | 4.6 h | 30 | 436 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 26° | 24° | 27.5° | 4.0 h | 30 | 633 |
| AugustAug | 52 | 26° | 24° | 26.9° | 3.6 h | 30 | 720 |
| SeptemberSep | 53 | 27° | 24° | 27.3° | 4.0 h | 29 | 551 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 27° | 24° | 28.1° | 4.9 h | 30 | 291 |
| NovemberNov | 54 | 28° | 25° | 28.8° | 6.0 h | 24 | 135 |
| DecemberDec | 76 | 28° | 26° | 28.7° | 7.3 h | 9 | 34 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
8.49° N, 13.24° W · 38 m · Africa/Freetown
Best time to visit Freetown
The best time to visit Freetown is from January to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from December to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from January to April. Rain is most frequent from May to November; the wettest month is August with 720 mm.
Freetown through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Freetown in the dry season
Dec – Apr
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Freetown in the rainy season
May – Nov
Fair
- 26–28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 197 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Freetown for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Freetown
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February has the better holiday weather in Freetown: score 93 against 54. In February, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in February. February has 28 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 54 | 93better |
| Day high | 27° | 28° |
| Night low | 24° | 26° |
| Sea | 28.1° | 27.5° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 30 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 291 mm | 8 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Freetown month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In January, Freetown is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Freetown.
Freetown in January93February28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In February, Freetown is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Freetown.
Freetown in February92March28° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In March, Freetown is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Freetown.
Freetown in March79April28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In April, Freetown is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Freetown.
Freetown in April51May28° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In May, Freetown is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 229 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Freetown.
Freetown in May53June27° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In June, Freetown is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 436 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Freetown.
Freetown in June53July26° · Sea 28° · 4 h
In July, Freetown is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 633 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Freetown.
Freetown in July52August26° · Sea 27° · 4 h
In August, Freetown is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 720 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Freetown.
Freetown in August53September27° · Sea 27° · 4 h
In September, Freetown is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 551 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Freetown.
Freetown in September54October27° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In October, Freetown is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 291 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Freetown.
Freetown in October54November28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In November, Freetown is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 135 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Freetown.
Freetown in November76December28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In December, Freetown is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 34 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Freetown.
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Freetown vs. Conakry
In October Freetown has the better holiday weather (score 54 vs. 49). During the day Conakry is 1 °C warmer than Freetown. The sea in Conakry is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Freetown | Conakry |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 54 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Sea | 28° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 30 | 27 |
| Best time | Jan – Apr | Dec – Apr |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Freetown
Weather for your travel dates
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Freetown in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Freetown has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 51).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 51
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 84
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 25 min
- Distance
- 4,920 km
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Freetown
When is the best time to visit Freetown?
The best time to visit Freetown is from January to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Freetown?
The sea temperature in Freetown ranges from 26.9 °C in August to 28.8 °C in November. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Freetown in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Freetown?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 26 °C. August is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Freetown?
Rain is most frequent from May to November; the wettest month is August with 720 mm. The driest month is February with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Freetown get?
Freetown gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.1 hours a day; in August there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Freetown in?
Freetown uses the time zone Africa/Freetown, which matches UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to Freetown?
A nonstop flight from London to Freetown takes about 6 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,920 km.
Which school holidays are best for Freetown?
Freetown has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 51). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 51, Summer holidays 52, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 84.
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