Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Freetown, Sierra Leone in December
Weather score83Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
27mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
83
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Freetown, Sierra Leone with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December29°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December27mm average rain
December is one of Freetown's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
December6.7 hours average sun
December is brighter than Freetown's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December29°C average sea
December is one of Freetown's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
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
December83 weather score
December is one of Freetown's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.