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When to go · Climate guide
Ghanawhen to go
Ghana's national averages run from 29 °C in August to 36 °C in February, with rainfall between 8 mm in January and 190 mm in September and 3.5–9.0 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 10 regions span 30–35 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Accra
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Accra
- Area
- 238,559 km²
Best months to visit
When Ghana shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.4 | 22.6 | 20.9 | 35.8 |
| February | 35.8 | 24.6 | 22.5 | 37.4 |
| March | 35.7 | 25.9 | 24.6 | 37.4 |
| April | 34.8 | 25.8 | 24.4 | 36.6 |
| May | 33.3 | 25.1 | 23.6 | 35.4 |
| June | 31.1 | 24.1 | 22.8 | 33.3 |
| July | 29.5 | 23.6 | 22.7 | 31.3 |
| August | 29.1 | 23.3 | 22.3 | 30.8 |
| September | 29.8 | 23.4 | 22.7 | 31.7 |
| October | 31.7 | 23.7 | 22.7 | 33.7 |
| November | 33.8 | 23.4 | 22.0 | 34.9 |
| December | 33.9 | 22.6 | 20.9 | 34.9 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 8 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 62 |
| April | 71 |
| May | 107 |
| June | 148 |
| July | 150 |
| August | 169 |
| September | 190 |
| October | 138 |
| November | 38 |
| December | 14 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 9.0 |
| February | 8.5 |
| March | 7.4 |
| April | 7.1 |
| May | 6.4 |
| June | 4.7 |
| July | 3.8 |
| August | 3.5 |
| September | 4.1 |
| October | 6.1 |
| November | 7.9 |
| December | 8.5 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.9 | 6.8 | 9.3 |
| February | 8.0 | 6.9 | 9.2 |
| March | 8.3 | 6.3 | 10.4 |
| April | 8.6 | 6.5 | 10.6 |
| May | 8.1 | 5.7 | 10.3 |
| June | 7.9 | 5.5 | 10.6 |
| July | 8.4 | 6.3 | 11.0 |
| August | 8.4 | 5.6 | 11.3 |
| September | 6.6 | 4.9 | 9.0 |
| October | 6.0 | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| November | 6.5 | 5.4 | 7.6 |
| December | 7.2 | 6.0 | 8.5 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Ghana
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Ghana, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
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Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Ghana
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Parts of Ghana carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Ghana, in order
- JanJanuary34.4°C · 8 mm · 9.0 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 8 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 8 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary35.8°C · 20 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 20 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 20 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch35.7°C · 62 mm · 7.4 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 62 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 62 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril34.8°C · 71 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 71 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 71 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay33.3°C · 107 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 107 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 107 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune31.1°C · 148 mm · 4.7 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 148 mm of rain and 4.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 148 mm of rain and 4.7 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly29.5°C · 150 mm · 3.8 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 150 mm of rain and 3.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 150 mm of rain and 3.8 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust29.1°C · 169 mm · 3.5 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 168 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 168 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember29.8°C · 190 mm · 4.1 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 190 mm of rain and 4.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 190 mm of rain and 4.1 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober31.7°C · 138 mm · 6.1 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 138 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 138 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember33.8°C · 38 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 37 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 37 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember33.9°C · 14 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 14 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 14 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
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