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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Ghana for your holiday.
Climate Overview
20 °C to 33 °C
24 °C to 28 °C
0.43 – 8.7 in (1 – 17 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 25.6 °C (Kumasi) and 27.1 °C (Accra)
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Best Time to Visit Ghana: Overview
JanuaryJan Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Accra Kumasi | FebruaryFeb Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Kumasi | MarchMar Very hot (average up to 28 °C) | AprilApr Very hot (average up to 28 °C) | MayMay Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Accra | JuneJun Up to 8.7 in of rainof rain |
JulyJul Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Accra | AugustAug Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Accra | SeptemberSep Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Accra | OctoberOct Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Accra | NovemberNov Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Accra | DecemberDec Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Accra Kumasi |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Ghana) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Accra | all except February, March, April, and June |
| Kumasi | January, February, and December |
Climate Charts Ghana
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Accra
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Ghana
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Ghana, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Accra (Ghana)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 32° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 32° | 32° |
| Night Temperature | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Water Temperature | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 27° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.43 | 0.86 | 2.25 | 3.81 | 5.17 | 8.7 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 2.67 | 2.46 | 1.09 | 0.63 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Accra is 27.1 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: February (28.4 °C)
Coldest month: August (25.1 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Accra is 28 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all months
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 31.76 inch on 54 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): June
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 8.7 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Accra.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, November is the sunniest month with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.5 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Kumasi (Ghana)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 31° | 33° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Night Temperature | 20° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.59 | 2.61 | 5.39 | 5.09 | 6.87 | 8.44 | 6.2 | 3.54 | 6.5 | 6.04 | 2.93 | 1.02 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 3 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Kumasi is 25.6 °C.Warmest month: March (27 °C)
Coldest month: August (23.8 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 55.21 inch on 128 rainy daysRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): June
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 8.44 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Kumasi.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, April is the sunniest month with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 5.4 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Accra: Guided City Tour with Lunch
Tours
from 109 $ »
Delve into Ghana’s rich history and culture with a local guide and explore the highlights of Accra with a delicious lunch in a local restaurant.
Accra: Aburi Botanical Gardens, Cocoa Farms, Waterfalls Trip
Tours
from 147 $ »
Visit Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa farm to learn about how cocoa was first brought to Ghana. Following that, take a refreshing walk through the Aburi Botanical Gardens, and buy local artifacts from the Aburi Crafts Village.
Accra: Cape Coast and Elmina Private Cultural Tour
Tours
from 190 $ »
Experience Cape Coast and see the ancient forts and castles built by European traders. Learn the history behind the Elmina and Cape Coast castles and their roles in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
More attractions
Accra: Shai Hills, Caves & Boat Full-Day Eco-Friendly Tour | Accra: 2-Day Trip to Aqua Safari Resort and Treasure Island | Wildlife, Elephants & Safari Tours in Ghana (Mole Park) |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Accra
broken clouds, 25.6 °CClouds: 69 % Wind: 6 mph WSW
Air Pressure: 1010 hPa Humidity: 85 %
Air Pressure: 1010 hPa Humidity: 85 %
Last updated: 8th Feb 2023, 06:40 am
The next days …
| 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 26 °C to 30 °C | 25 °C to 31 °C | 26 °C to 30 °C | 26 °C to 30 °C | 26 °C to 30 °C | 26 °C to 31 °C |
| Clouds: 58 % | Clouds: 28 % | Clouds: 74 % | Clouds: 21 % | Clouds: 50 % | Clouds: 37 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Hottest Month
February: 33 °C
Day Temperature in Accra
February: 33 °CDay Temperature in Accra
Coldest Month
January: 20 °C
Night Temperature in Kumasi
January: 20 °CNight Temperature in Kumasi
Rainiest Month
June: 8.7 in
Rain in Accra
June: 8.7 inRain in Accra
Driest Month
January: 0.43 in
Rain in Accra
January: 0.43 inRain in Accra
Maximum Water Temperature
March: 28 °C
Water Temperature in Accra
March: 28 °CWater Temperature in Accra
Sunniest Month
November: 7.9 hours/day
Sunshine in Accra
November: 7.9 hours/daySunshine in Accra
Distances to Ghana
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accra | 3180 mi | 5130 mi | 7580 mi |
| Kumasi | 3100 mi | 5000 mi | 7450 mi |
Where’s Ghana?
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Ghana: Experiences of our Visitors
No rain, but always hazy, so the heat was bearable. In the third week often cloudless – you need many shadow places, so difficult for big activities.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
very warm and always nice weather…..what a where there is always the sun for one…………..
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
on December we were in boca chica south dominican rep. the weather and water temperature was excellent!
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
muggy hot but almost continuously cloudy to cloudy; in the two weeks of my stay there were several short heavy showers
Weather Rating: 2 stars – Tricky