Historical Richness
Museums and monuments stand in testament to the complex, often troubled, and yet fascinating history of this little nation.
Freetown, with its population of just over 1,050,000, is a city that has already begun to emerge from the ashes of its dark history. Perched on the tip of a peninsula that boasts some of the finest beaches in Africa, Freetown proves to its visitors that the fog of unrest has given way to reveal a hidden paradise.
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Museums and monuments stand in testament to the complex, often troubled, and yet fascinating history of this little nation.
Take a stroll along soft white sands and feel the caress of the Atlantic Ocean on some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world.
Boasting tropical lushness and a substantial chimpanzee population, the land beyond the city limits is a must-visit for lovers of nature.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | Sierra Leone |
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Currency | Leone |
Language | English, Krio |
Hub Airport | Lungi International Airport |
Airline | Sierra National Airlines |
Time Zone | GMT +0 |
Travel Adaptor | Type D, G |
Like most of its fellow West African cities, Freetown boasts consistently high temperatures, which generally hover between the mid 20˚Cs and mid 30˚Cs with little variation throughout the year. However, the months of July to August stand out as the city’s peak rainy season. This time of year is ever so slightly cooler, but the high levels of rain nonetheless mark this out as the low season for tourists. It’s the best time to come if you’d like to avoid the crowds and take advantage of lower prices, but you’d best have your raincoat. By contrast, December to March marks the drier season; and though it remains warm, it offers ideal seaside weather that makes it prime tourist season. Schedule your visit for around this time if you fancy a beach holiday, but be prepared to weather out some heavier crowds and higher prices.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall levels (mm) per month
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Low °C | 24°C | 23°C | 24°C | 24°C | 24°C | 25°C | 25°C | 25°C | 24°C | 25°C | 25°C | 24°C |
High °C | 35°C | 35°C | 36°C | 35°C | 33°C | 32°C | 31°C | 31°C | 32°C | 33°C | 35°C | 35°C |
Rainfall (mm) 22 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 121 | 179 | 364 | 1078 | 415 | 177 | 119 | 50 |
With its sunny, sandy shores and its warm and welcoming populace, Freetown is a sadly overlooked showcasing of the singular beauties of the West African coast. Despite its frequent association in international media with unrest and instability, Sierra Leone is, in truth, a nation that has taken considerable strides in its efforts to move away from its grim and troubled past. Now peaceful and teeming with life, Freetown is a city prepped to share its vibrant wonders with the world.
Wander the beautiful beaches, peruse the city’s unique history at its local museums, or sample a variety of locally and internationally influenced dishes. Whatever sort of getaway you may pursue, you’ll soon grow familiar with the paradisal wonder of Freetown – it’s nothing like the movies.
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