Freetown weather in March (Sierra Leone)

Looking to travel to Freetown in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Freetown, March is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 26°C.

Freetown in March usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 2 days of rain.

With around 233 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Freetown. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Freetown, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 5%  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 233 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sierra Leone in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Freetown in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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