August Weather in Freetown

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Freetown, Sierra Leone, during August is characterized by an average temperature of 25°C (78°F). Highs can soar to 27°C (80°F), while lows may dip to 24°C (76°F). Typically, the humidity level in Freetown throughout August hovers around 90%.

24°C (76°F)

Minimum temperature

25°C (78°F)

Average temperature

27°C (80°F)

Maximum temperature

90%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In August, Freetown averages 743 mm (29.3 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 29 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 22 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 7 hours 0 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 10% probability of sunny days during this period.

743 mm (29.3 inches)

Precipitation

29 rainy days

Rainy days

7 hours 0 minutes

Sunshine hours

10%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In August, the UV Index in Freetown reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 1 3 7 10 12 13 12 9 5 3 1 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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