Freetown travel guide
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You're Going to Love Freetown
With a population of 13,768, Freetown is a must-see destination in Western Area, Sierra Leone. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Freetown has to offer.
When to visit Freetown
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Freetown in April, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 24 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 590 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Freetown, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Freetown
Plane
When flying to Freetown, you’ll arrive at Freetown Lungi Intl (FNA), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Freetown from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 15m.
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Hiring a car in Freetown
Expect to pay £1.22 per litre in Freetown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.60 and £19.47.