What is the current water temperature in Freetown?

As of now, in Freetown, the water temperature is 25.67°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Freetown

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Freetown. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

78.2

°F

August 29, 19:08

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.9°F

Tomorrow:

78.1°F

Sunrise:

06:45

Sunset:

19:03

Day Length:

12 h. 18 min.

Freetown in September

Minimum:

80.0°F

Average:

82.0°F

Maximum:

83.9°F

Sea water temperature in Freetown today

As of now, in Freetown, the water temperature is 78.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 80.3°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Freetown

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 15	76.9°F	80.2°F	80.2°F
Aug 16	76.5°F	81.0°F	80.2°F
Aug 17	76.1°F	81.0°F	80.2°F
Aug 18	76.9°F	80.9°F	80.2°F
Aug 19	77.2°F	81.3°F	80.4°F
Aug 20	77.1°F	81.1°F	80.5°F
Aug 21	78.5°F	81.1°F	80.7°F
Aug 22	78.7°F	81.2°F	80.9°F
Aug 23	79.7°F	81.2°F	81.1°F
Aug 24	78.9°F	81.3°F	81.1°F
Aug 25	79.7°F	81.2°F	81.1°F
Aug 26	80.7°F	81.1°F	81.1°F
Aug 27	79.8°F	81.0°F	80.9°F
Aug 28	78.9°F	80.9°F	80.8°F
Aug 29	78.2°F	80.7°F	80.9°F
Aug 30	78.1°F	80.7°F	80.8°F
Aug 31	78.0°F	80.6°F	80.7°F
Sep 1	78.1°F	80.6°F	80.7°F
Sep 2	78.1°F	80.7°F	80.8°F
Sep 3	78.4°F	80.8°F	81.1°F
Sep 4	78.6°F	80.9°F	81.2°F
Sep 5	78.5°F	80.8°F	81.2°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Freetown by month

In Freetown, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Freetown was recorded on May 24, 2024, reaching a 87.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 17, 2025, dipping to 76.1°F. The average readings by season are 82.5°F in Winter, 82.8°F in Spring, 82.2°F in Summer, and 82.9°F in Autumn.