Monthly climate guide
Freetown weather in May
With highs near 30°C (87°F) and lows around 26°C (78°F), May feels hot in Freetown. Rainfall averages about 212 mm (very wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as April and 2°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
- Humidity near 83% makes 30°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- Nights stay warm, rarely below 26°C — air-conditioning helps.
Avg high
30°C
87°F
Avg low
26°C
78°F
Rainfall
212 mm
very wet
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
70%
cloud · often cloudy
Freetown weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| 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 May
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is May a good time to visit Freetown?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
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Freetown in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Freetown?
May is one of the wetter months in Freetown, with about 212 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Freetown in May?
Average highs are about 30°C (87°F) and average lows about 26°C (78°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Freetown in May?
Freetown typically gets around 212 mm of rain in May — very wet.
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.