Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Freetown, Sierra Leone in August
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 2.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 804mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
804mm
Sun
2.6h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 804mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Freetown, Sierra Leone with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August27°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August804mm average rain
August is one of Freetown's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August2.6 hours average sun
August is one of Freetown's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August27°C average sea
August is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaApril to June and October to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August47 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.