Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Freetown, Sierra Leone, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (81°F). Highs can soar to 28°C (83°F), while lows may dip to 25°C (78°F). Typically, the humidity level in Freetown throughout May hovers around 80%.
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In May, Freetown averages 137 mm (5.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 20 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 30 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 44 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 29% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, 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.
| 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 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 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 | |||||