Ghana climate

World Climates covers 10 places in Ghana. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Tamale (27 °C81 °F) and the coolest is Kumasi (25 °C78 °F). The wettest is Obuase with 1,557 mm61 in of precipitation per year, the driest Tamale with 1,075 mm42 in.

The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are tropical savanna (dry winter) (Aw, 10 places).

The highest monthly average high is in Tamale (37 °C98 °F in March); the lowest monthly average low is in Tamale (16 °C61 °F in January).

Across the places in Ghana, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are January, August and December (6, 9 and 10 of 10 places respectively).

Temperature and rainfall across Ghana

Annual mean temperatures in Ghana range from 25 °C78 °F to 27 °C81 °F. The typical place (the median of all 10) has a year average of 26 °C79 °F. Annual precipitation ranges from 1,075 mm42 in to 1,557 mm61 in. The median place receives about 1,358 mm53 in in an average year.

In 0 places of 10, the coldest month has an average low below 0 °C (32 °F). In 8 places, the warmest month has an average high above 30 °C (86 °F). No place here gets less than 250 mm (10 in) of precipitation a year. None gets more than 2,000 mm (79 in) a year.

Averaged over all 10 places, February is the warmest month, with a mean of 28 °C82 °F. August is the coldest, with 24 °C76 °F. The wettest month on average is June (213 mm8.4 in). The driest is January (22 mm0.9 in). Single places can differ a lot from this average, so check the page of each city.

The table below lists the places sorted by population. The largest ones covered here are Kumasi, Accra and Tamale. Each city page has a chart and a table for every month. It also shows the best time to visit and what to pack. The figures are 25-year averages for 2001–2025 from NASA POWER. They describe grid cells of roughly 50–70 km, not single weather stations.

Climate of each place in Ghana

Kumasi has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). Its year average is 25 °C78 °F. The warmest month is February, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F. The coldest is July, with an average low of 20 °C69 °F. About 1,442 mm57 in of precipitation falls in a year. October is the wettest month and January the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are August and December.

Accra has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). Its year average is 26 °C80 °F. The warmest month is March, with an average high of 30 °C85 °F. The coldest is August, with an average low of 22 °C72 °F. About 1,167 mm46 in of precipitation falls in a year. June is the wettest month and January the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are November–February and August.

Tamale has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). Its year average is 27 °C81 °F. The warmest month is March, with an average high of 37 °C98 °F. The coldest is January, with an average low of 16 °C61 °F. About 1,075 mm42 in of precipitation falls in a year. September is the wettest month and December the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are November–January.

Takoradi has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). Its year average is 26 °C80 °F. The warmest month is February, with an average high of 31 °C87 °F. The coldest is August, with an average low of 22 °C72 °F. About 1,487 mm59 in of precipitation falls in a year. June is the wettest month and January the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are December–February and August.

Cape Coast has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). Its year average is 26 °C79 °F. The warmest month is March, with an average high of 29 °C85 °F. The coldest is August, with an average low of 23 °C73 °F. About 1,407 mm55 in of precipitation falls in a year. June is the wettest month and January the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are December–February and August.

Atsiaman has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). Its year average is 26 °C79 °F. The warmest month is February, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F. The coldest is August, with an average low of 22 °C71 °F. About 1,309 mm52 in of precipitation falls in a year. June is the wettest month and January the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are December and January and August.

Obuase has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). Its year average is 25 °C78 °F. The warmest month is February, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F. The coldest is July, with an average low of 20 °C69 °F. About 1,557 mm61 in of precipitation falls in a year. October is the wettest month and January the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are August and December.

Koforidua has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). Its year average is 26 °C79 °F. The warmest month is February, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F. The coldest is August, with an average low of 21 °C69 °F. About 1,162 mm46 in of precipitation falls in a year. June is the wettest month and January the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are August and November and December.

Ho has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). Its year average is 26 °C79 °F. The warmest month is February, with an average high of 34 °C92 °F. The coldest is July, with an average low of 21 °C70 °F. About 1,140 mm45 in of precipitation falls in a year. September is the wettest month and January the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are August and November and December.

Twifu Praso has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). Its year average is 26 °C79 °F. The warmest month is February, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F. The coldest is August, with an average low of 21 °C70 °F. About 1,432 mm56 in of precipitation falls in a year. June is the wettest month and January the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are December and January and August.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the warmest place in Ghana?

By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Ghana is Tamale at 27 °C81 °F. The coolest is Kumasi at 25 °C78 °F.

Where does it rain the most in Ghana?

Obuase gets the most precipitation, 1,557 mm61 in in an average year. The driest place is Tamale with 1,075 mm42 in.

How many places in Ghana does this site cover?

World Climates has climate data for 10 places in Ghana. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

When is the best time to visit Ghana?

It depends on the place. Across Ghana, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are January, August and December. Check the page of each city for its own best months.