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Freetown in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Freetown in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Freetown, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Freetown in April 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Freetown in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +28°C and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 10 rainy days and 25 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
25 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Freetown has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Freetown in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Freetown for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +25°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +28°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +28°C.

Is Freetown warm or cold in April?

Freetown is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

April is one of the warmest months in Freetown, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Freetown in April

Freetown weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+28°C+28°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+22°C+22°C+23°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+31°C+31°C
Rainfall
8 mm25 mm165 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
83%83%84%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
730
Cloudy days
18165
Rainy days
61024
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 8 mm to 25 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in March to 3 in April.

Next month (May) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Freetown in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Freetown is gradually increasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Freetown based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 30% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 28 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Freetown wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 759 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Freetown?

This is the weather in Freetown in April 2023:
1 April
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+28°C
2 April
☀️
+28°C
3 April
☁️
+28°C
4 April
☁️
+29°C
5 April
☁️
+28°C
6 April
☁️
+30°C
7 April
☀️
+28°C
8 April
☁️
+28°C
9 April
☁️
+28°C
10 April
☁️
+28°C
11 April
☀️
+29°C
12 April
☁️
+28°C
13 April
☁️
+29°C
14 April
☀️
+29°C
15 April
☁️
+29°C
16 April
🌧️
+28°C
17 April
☁️
+29°C
18 April
☁️
+28°C
19 April
☀️
+29°C
20 April
🌧️
+29°C
21 April
☁️
+28°C
22 April
☀️
+29°C
23 April
☁️
+29°C
24 April
🌧️
+29°C
25 April
🌧️
+28°C
26 April
🌧️
+27°C
27 April
☁️
+28°C
28 April
☁️
+28°C
29 April
☁️
+28°C
30 April
☁️
+28°C
In April 2023 Freetown had 7 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 73%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 33 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Freetown climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Freetown in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+26°C) and the highest in 2019 (+28°C). The driest year was 1997 with only 2104 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 4054 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Freetown in April:

Is April a good time to visit Freetown?

April is a really good time to go to Freetown. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Freetown.

Can you sunbathe in Freetown in April?

April is warm in Freetown. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Freetown rainy in April?

Freetown is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Freetown in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Freetown in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Freetown

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Freetown, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.