Sierra Leone Weather in October

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

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Freetown Banana Island

Planning a getaway to Sierra Leone this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Sierra Leone in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Freetown.

For a closer look at conditions across Sierra Leone, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Freetown with an average of 246 mm (9.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Banana Island with 256 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Freetown receives about 188 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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 October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Sierra Leone?

Temperature range in Sierra Leone (October)

Precipitation variation in Sierra Leone (October)

Freetown

In October Freetown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
188 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
504 mm (20 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
21 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Freetown →

Banana Island

In October Banana Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
188 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
503 mm (20 in)
256 mm (10 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
21 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Banana Island →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Freetown 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 246 mm (9.7 in)
Banana Island 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 256 mm (10 in)

Sierra Leone weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sierra Leone in October?

Expect unpleasant weather across Sierra Leone in October. The popular destination of Freetown averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Sierra Leone in October?

In Freetown, the average daytime high in October is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does Sierra Leone get a lot of rain in October?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Freetown records an average of 246 mm (9.7 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Sierra Leone.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Sierra Leone?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Sierra Leone due to the typically unpleasant weather in Freetown.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April and December provide perfect weather in Freetown. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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