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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.

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Freetown, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 1%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 12 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
SunshineSunshine 225 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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In January generally
perfect weather
with high temperatures
and low monthly rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sierra Leone, check out our Freetown's climate page.

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

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