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Freetown in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Freetown in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Planning a trip to Freetown in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +28°C and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 8 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.
+32°C
Max.
8 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Freetown has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Freetown in March

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

Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +24°C during the night, the temperature in March 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 March?

Freetown is typically warm in March.

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.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Freetown:

Climate in Freetown in March

Freetown weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+28°C+28°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+22°C+22°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+32°C+31°C
Rainfall
6 mm8 mm25 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
82%83%83%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
1173
Cloudy days
131816
Rainy days
3610
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. 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 6 mm to 8 mm. Humidity rises from 82% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in February to 7 in March.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Freetown is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Freetown based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 4 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. Freetown is amazing in March with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how March 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 March in Freetown?

This is the weather in Freetown in March 2023:
1 March
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+28°C
2 March
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+31°C
3 March
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+29°C
4 March
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+28°C
5 March
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+27°C
6 March
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+28°C
7 March
☁️
+28°C
8 March
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+29°C
9 March
☁️
+28°C
10 March
☁️
+28°C
11 March
☁️
+28°C
12 March
☁️
+28°C
13 March
☁️
+28°C
14 March
☁️
+28°C
15 March
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+27°C
16 March
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+28°C
17 March
☁️
+27°C
18 March
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+27°C
19 March
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+27°C
20 March
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+27°C
21 March
☀️
+28°C
22 March
☁️
+27°C
23 March
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+27°C
24 March
☀️
+27°C
25 March
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+27°C
26 March
☀️
+29°C
27 March
☁️
+28°C
28 March
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+29°C
29 March
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+28°C
30 March
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+28°C
31 March
☁️
+28°C
In March 2023 Freetown had 6 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 7 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 March 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 March:

Is March a good time to visit Freetown?

March 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 March?

March 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 March?

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

Is it sunny in Freetown in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Freetown in March, 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.