Freetown weather in October (Sierra Leone)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Freetown during October? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In October, Freetown tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 28°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 25°C.

Precipitation

Freetown in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 246 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 21 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

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

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Freetown, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 246 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 188 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sierra Leone in October

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

6/10

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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