Sierra Leone Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sierra Leone in August.

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Freetown Banana Island

Are you planning a trip a to Sierra Leone in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Sierra Leone in August

August in Sierra Leone generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Freetown.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sierra Leone, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Banana Island with an average of 735 mm (29 in) to heavy rainfall in Freetown with 754 mm (30 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Freetown receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Freetown receives about 88 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Sierra Leone by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sierra Leone — and find the best time to visit. (based on Freetown)

January29°C (84°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August27°C (81°F) September28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sierra Leone in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sierra Leone.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sierra Leone

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Sierra Leone?

Temperature range in Sierra Leone (August)

Precipitation variation in Sierra Leone (August)

Freetown

In August Freetown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
88 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
691 mm (27 in)
754 mm (30 in)
504 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
27 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Freetown →

Banana Island

In August Banana Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
88 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
670 mm (26 in)
735 mm (29 in)
503 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
27 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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In our records: Sierra Leone August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Sierra Leone in our climate database (2003 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest August daytime high in Sierra Leone was 24°C (75°F) in Freetown on August 10, 2003.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sierra Leone in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Freetown 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 754 mm (30 in)
Banana Island 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 735 mm (29 in)

Sierra Leone weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sierra Leone in August?

Sierra Leone typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Freetown average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Sierra Leone in August?

Daytime temperatures in Freetown peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in August, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Sierra Leone get a lot of rain in August?

Rainfall in Sierra Leone peaks during August. Freetown averages roughly 754 mm (30 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Sierra Leone?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Sierra Leone with often poor weather in Freetown.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and December offering mostly perfect weather in Freetown. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sierra Leone.

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