Freetown weather in January (Sierra Leone)

Is Freetown a good destination in January, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Freetown is usually perfect in January, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 29°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 26°C.

Precipitation

Freetown in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 0 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 225 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Freetown climate page with graphs.

 

Freetown, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 225 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sierra Leone in January

Find out more about the weather in Sierra Leone and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Freetown.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Sierra Leone? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Sierra Leone. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.