Average Monthly Sunshine in Freetown

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Freetown receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Freetown varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 233 hours, while August, the darkest month, offers only 88 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2090 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Freetown serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in August, offering only 2.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Freetown’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Freetown enjoys an average of 2090 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

August, Freetown’s wettest month, receives 33 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Freetown Precipitation page.