Freetown Weather in August
Sierra Leone · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high27°C (81°F)
Avg low24°C (75°F)
Rainfall760 mm (29.9 in)
RatingPoor 2.2/10
Expect hot days in Freetown in August: the average high is 27°C (81°F) and the average low is 24°C (75°F). The month is very wet, with about 760 mm (29.9 in) of rain spread over 30 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. Humidity averages 90%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 12.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit Freetown?
August is not the best time to visit Freetown (2.2/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in December and January.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 27°C (81°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 24°C (75°F) |
| Daily mean | 25°C (77°F) |
| Rainfall | 760 mm (29.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 30 |
| Humidity | 90% |
| Cloud cover | 92% |
| Daylight | 12.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.3 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with 45 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Freetown in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Freetown weather in other months
Jan30°C / 22°C0 mmExcellentFeb31°C / 24°C3 mmGoodMar32°C / 25°C4 mmGoodApr32°C / 25°C27 mmGoodMay31°C / 26°C216 mmPoorJun29°C / 25°C452 mmPoorJul27°C / 24°C805 mmPoorAug27°C / 24°C760 mmPoorSep28°C / 24°C499 mmPoorOct28°C / 25°C247 mmPoorNov29°C / 25°C78 mmGoodDec29°C / 23°C5 mmExcellent
← JulyBest time to visit FreetownSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Durban21°C · 35 mm · Excellent
- Arusha26°C · 43 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek26°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Port Louis24°C · 22 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg21°C · 5 mm · Excellent
- Nairobi27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Conakry27°C · 1043 mm
- Camayenne27°C · 1043 mm
- Monrovia27°C · 443 mm
- Bissau29°C · 545 mm
- Banjul28°C · 310 mm
- Bamako29°C · 312 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.