October Weather in Freetown

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Freetown, Sierra Leone, during October is characterized by an average temperature of 26°C (80°F). Highs can soar to 28°C (83°F), while lows may dip to 24°C (76°F). Typically, the humidity level in Freetown throughout October hovers around 86%.

24°C (76°F)

Minimum temperature

26°C (80°F)

Average temperature

28°C (83°F)

Maximum temperature

86%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In October, Freetown averages 224 mm (8.8 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 28 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 54 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 4 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 24% probability of sunny days during this period.

224 mm (8.8 inches)

Precipitation

28 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 4 minutes

Sunshine hours

24%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In October, the UV Index in Freetown reaches a maximum of 12, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, 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 4 7 10 12 12 10 7 4 2 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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