Freetown weather in May (Sierra Leone)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Freetown during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Freetown includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 29°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 26°C.

Precipitation

Freetown in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm 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 May

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 172 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 188 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sierra Leone in May

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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