Sierra Leone weather in December
Planning a journey to Sierra Leone this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Sierra Leone in December?
December in Sierra Leone generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C in Freetown. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 33 mm in Freetown. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 163 hours of sunlight anticipated in Freetown. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sierra Leone in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sierra Leone climate page.
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Average weather in Freetown
In December Freetown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Sierra Leone?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Sierra Leone. Typically, the climate in Freetown is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April and December provide perfect weather in Freetown. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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