Freetown weather in March

March in Freetown: sweltering, dry, with muggy air — fine if you can take sticky heat.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Freetown🇸🇱 Sierra Leone · Gulf of Guinea · City79
  1. 78Jan
  2. 77Feb
  3. 79Mar
  4. 72Apr
  5. 61May
  6. 51Jun
  7. 50Jul
  8. 49Aug
  9. 48Sep
  10. 56Oct
  11. 66Nov
  12. 74Dec

#1 of 12 months in Freetown · #547 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 79/100 (tier B)

Days
28°C
Nights
26°C
Wet days
3
Sun
11 h
Humidity
80%
Daylight
12 h
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Photo: Tappiah Sesay · Pexels

Traveller notes on Freetown in March

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 ↗

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 ↗

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Freetown climate normals — March

Daytime high28°C / 82°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low26°C / 79°F
Feels like (high)34°C / 93°F
Sea temperature29°C / 85°F♨️ bath-warm
Rainfall12 mm / 0.5 in☀️ dry
Rainy days3 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine11 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)79🙂 moderate

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

Crowds in Freetown in March

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.

Busyschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)

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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).

Best weatherFreetown's weather peaks January–March.

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What's on in Freetown in March

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

  • Season

    The dry months

    20 Nov – 20 Apr · usuallyDry season

    The stretch when the peninsula beaches south of the city are usable and the road round to River No. 2 is not washed out. It is also when the water shortages bite hardest in the hill neighbourhoods.

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Freetown in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Freetown?
March in Freetown: sweltering, dry, with muggy air — fine if you can take sticky heat. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Freetown on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
What is the weather like in Freetown in March?
In March, Freetown averages a daily high of 27.8°C and a low of 26°C, with about 11.7 mm of rain over roughly 3.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Freetown in March?
Freetown has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 79 in March.