August · Sierra Leone
Best time to visit Freetown in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Freetown in August
Average temperature 25°C, 687 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
3.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 687 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Freetown scores 3.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 687 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Freetown is Sierra Leone's hilly Atlantic capital, combining crowded markets, historic sites, beaches, music, and a forested peninsula backdrop.
August in Freetown: expect compromises
August averages 25°C (76°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
687 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? March scores 4.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Freetown in August?
- In August, Freetown averages 25°C, 687 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.4/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Freetown?
- August earns a 3.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Freetown in August?
- Expect about 687 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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