Monthly climate guide

Freetown weather in March

With highs near 32°C (89°F) and lows around 25°C (76°F), March feels hot in Freetown. Rainfall averages about 2 mm (very dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as February and about the same as April.

What stands out in March

It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Freetown.
Humidity near 77% makes 32°C feel stickier than it sounds.
Only one month is warmer in Freetown than March.
Rain is well below Freetown's usual level (around 99% less).

Avg high

32°C

89°F

Avg low

25°C

76°F

Rainfall

2 mm

very dry

Humidity

77%

relative

Sky

44%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Freetown weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Freetown
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	30°C / 85°F	22°C / 72°F	0 mm	76%	35%
February	31°C / 87°F	23°C / 74°F	1 mm	78%	38%
March	32°C / 89°F	25°C / 76°F	2 mm	77%	44%
April	32°C / 89°F	25°C / 77°F	33 mm	76%	51%
May	30°C / 87°F	26°C / 78°F	212 mm	83%	70%
June	29°C / 83°F	25°C / 77°F	598 mm	88%	85%
July	27°C / 81°F	24°C / 75°F	956 mm	90%	91%
August	27°C / 81°F	24°C / 75°F	846 mm	90%	92%
September	28°C / 82°F	24°C / 76°F	520 mm	91%	86%
October	28°C / 83°F	25°C / 76°F	257 mm	89%	74%
November	29°C / 84°F	25°C / 76°F	112 mm	85%	60%
December	29°C / 84°F	22°C / 72°F	1 mm	76%	41%

What to pack for March

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests

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Is March a good time to visit Freetown?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Freetown in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Freetown?

It can be, if you like heat: March highs in Freetown are around 32°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.

How warm is Freetown in March?

Average highs are about 32°C (89°F) and average lows about 25°C (76°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Freetown in March?

Freetown typically gets around 2 mm of rain in March — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Freetown (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.