Freetown weather in June

June in Freetown: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 29 rainy days.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Freetown🇸🇱 Sierra Leone · Gulf of Guinea · City51
  1. 78Jan
  2. 77Feb
  3. 79Mar
  4. 72Apr
  5. 61May
  6. 51Jun
  7. 50Jul
  8. 49Aug
  9. 48Sep
  10. 56Oct
  11. 66Nov
  12. 74Dec

#9 of 12 months in Freetown · #1222 of 1413 destinations to visit in June · comfort 51/100 (tier D)

Days
28°C
Nights
25°C
Wet days
29
Sun
8.4 h
Humidity
84%
Daylight
13 h
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Photo: Tappiah Sesay · Pexels

Traveller notes on Freetown in June

Other months in Freetown

Forum posters describe August as the worst month for rain in Sierra Leone, with July a close second, and posters generally rate September as still solidly within the rainy season, if trending slightly better as the peak passes. Posters consistently name November through May as the dry season and the more comfortable overall window for visiting, implying September remains genuinely challenging weather-wise. Posters do flag one real upside to the rainy season: it's considered prime time for surfing along Sierra Leone's coast, for anyone interested in learning or already keen to surf. Posters generally rate September as wet and travel-disrupting, but not without its own specific appeal for visitors prioritizing surf conditions over dry, easy sightseeing.
Tripadvisor community · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters consistently name November through May as Sierra Leone's dry season and the easier window for getting around, with March sitting comfortably within it - a sharp contrast to August and July, which posters specifically call out as the worst months for rain. Posters describe the dry season overall as tropical and pleasant, with great beaches and seafood on offer around Freetown without the logistical headaches that heavy rain brings to road travel during the wetter half of the year. Posters do note Freetown's coastal humidity stays high year-round regardless of season, so a March visit still calls for light, breathable clothing even without the rain itself to contend with.
Tripadvisor community · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Add your own note from Freetown's card on the map.

Freetown climate normals — June

Daytime high28°C / 82°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Feels like (high)33°C / 91°F
Sea temperature29°C / 85°F♨️ bath-warm
Rainfall470 mm / 18.5 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days29 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 74°F
Sunshine8.4 h/day
Daylight12.6 h
Wind12 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

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

Crowds in Freetown in June

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

BusyEid al-Adha, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet

Best months for Freetown's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherFreetown's weather peaks January–March.

JFMAMJJASOND

Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather

What's on in Freetown in June

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Holiday

    Eid al-Adha

    5 May – 5 Jun · usuallyRamadan & EidClosuresCrowded

    Sierra Leone marks both Eids as national holidays and the city takes the day off for them. Christian and Muslim families visit across the divide, which is one of the more likeable things about Freetown. Source ↗

  • Season

    Wet season

    MonsoonRisk

    29 rainy days and about 470 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.

    from the climate normals

What's on around the world in June →

Where is Freetown?

Loading map…

Freetown in June — FAQ

Is June a good time to visit Freetown?
June in Freetown: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 29 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Freetown on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
What is the weather like in Freetown in June?
In June, Freetown averages a daily high of 27.5°C and a low of 24.9°C, with about 470.1 mm of rain over roughly 29.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Freetown in June?
Freetown has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in June.