Freetown & the Sierra Leone coast
Beaches that supplied the postcard image for a country still better known for its recent history than its coastline, a chimpanzee sanctuary rehabilitating orphans of the bushmeat trade, and a warmth of welcome that visitors consistently say outpaces expectations.
The best time to visit Freetown & the Sierra Leone coast is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (88°F). Local time there is 09:44 (UTC).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 88°F · rain 0.1in · 11.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Freetown (Lungi-Town), this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C88°F | 3mm0.1in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| February | 31°C88°F | 3mm0.1in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
| March | 31°C87°F | 6mm0.2in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| April | 30°C87°F | 37mm1.5in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| May | 30°C85°F | 171mm6.7in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| June | 29°C84°F | 313mm12.3in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| July | 27°C81°F | 574mm22.6in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| August | 27°C80°F | 668mm26.3in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| September | 28°C82°F | 381mm15.0in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 29°C84°F | 300mm11.8in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| November | 30°C85°F | 136mm5.4in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| December | 31°C87°F | 28mm1.1in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- SLL · leone
- Language
- English, Krio
- Plug
- G
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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