Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3 °C | 28.3 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| February | 29.2 °C | 28.2 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| March | 28.8 °C | 28.2 °C | 3 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 29 °C | 28.6 °C | 8 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 28.7 °C | 29.3 °C | 23 days | Unfavourable season |
| June | 27.6 °C | 28.9 °C | 29 days | Unfavourable season |
| July | 26.4 °C | 27.8 °C | 30 days | Unfavourable season |
| August | 26.2 °C | 27.2 °C | 30 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 26.8 °C | 27.5 °C | 29 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 27.8 °C | 28.2 °C | 30 days | Unfavourable season |
| November | 28.6 °C | 29 °C | 23 days | Unfavourable season |
| December | 29.3 °C | 28.8 °C | 7 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
Nearby in July
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa issued on arrival (80 US dollars) for stays of up to 30 days. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Visa on arrival (80 US dollars, cash) or e-visa online in advance; health declaration on the Health Travel Portal within 72 hours; yellow fever certificate.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 19 June 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 19 June 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · Vaccine recommended for the whole country. Vaccination certificate required on entry for all travellers.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All. Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Freetown in July?
The sea averages 27.8°C in July — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Freetown in July?
Expect 26.4°C in the afternoon and 23.4°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Freetown in July?
Around 30 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 98% of days.