Freetown weather in January

January in Freetown: sweltering, dry, with very humid — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Freetown · #245 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 74/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Freetown climate normals — January

Daytime high28°C / 83°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low26°C / 79°F
Feels like (high)34°C / 93°F
Rainfall6 mm / 0.2 in☀️ dry
Rainy days2 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight11.7 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)90🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Freetown in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Freetown?
January in Freetown: sweltering, dry, with very humid — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Freetown on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
What is the weather like in Freetown in January?
In January, Freetown averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 26.1°C, with about 6.3 mm of rain over roughly 1.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Freetown in January?
Freetown has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 90 in January.

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