Freetown weather in May

May in Freetown: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a good time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Freetown · #528 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 60/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Freetown climate normals — May

Daytime high28°C / 83°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low26°C / 79°F
Feels like (high)35°C / 95°F
Rainfall220 mm / 8.6 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days24 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 75°F
Sunshine9.9 h/day
Daylight12.5 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)55🙂 moderate

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

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Freetown in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Freetown?
May in Freetown: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Freetown on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
What is the weather like in Freetown in May?
In May, Freetown averages a daily high of 28.4°C and a low of 26.2°C, with about 219.7 mm of rain over roughly 24 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Freetown in May?
Freetown has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in May.

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