Weather by month for central Ghana, the best months to go and how Ghana's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jul, Aug
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 30°C · 19–20 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 30°C to 36°C · 1–25 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°C / 21°C | 1 day (2 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 3.9/10 |
| February | 36°C / 23°C | 3 days (13 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 2.9/10 |
| March | 35°C / 25°C | 14 days (96 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 1.0/10 |
| April | 35°C / 24°C | 18 days (119 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 0.3/10 |
| May | 33°C / 24°C | 20 days (140 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 0.9/10 |
| June | 31°C / 23°C | 20 days (144 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 3.4/10 |
| Best month: July | 30°C / 23°C | 20 days (145 mm) | 8.7 h/day | 4.1/10 |
| Best month: August | 30°C / 23°C | 19 days (136 mm) | 8.5 h/day | 4.1/10 |
| September | 30°C / 23°C | 25 days (198 mm) | 8.4 h/day | 3.9/10 |
| October | 32°C / 23°C | 20 days (160 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 3.2/10 |
| November | 34°C / 23°C | 7 days (31 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 3.2/10 |
| December | 34°C / 21°C | 1 day (6 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 4.0/10 |
Figures for central Ghana; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
35°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 10.8 h sun
January is very dry, with a high of 35°C and only 0.6 rain days. You get about 10.8 hours of sun a day, and nights drop to 20.7°C. Even so, it scores 3.9 and our verdict is avoid. Days are hot, so plan for the heat if you do go.
36°C / 23°C · 3 rain days · 10.5 h sun
February is the hottest month, with a high of 36.3°C. Rain is still rare at 2.9 rain days and 13 mm. It scores 2.9 and our verdict is avoid. The heat is the main problem, so it is a poor time for long days outdoors.
35°C / 25°C · 14 rain days · 9.5 h sun
March is a bad time to go. The high is still 35.4°C, but rain days jump to 14 and rainfall reaches 96 mm. Nights stay warm at 24.5°C. It scores just 1, and our verdict is avoid.
35°C / 24°C · 18 rain days · 9.8 h sun
April is one of the worst months to visit. It scores only 0.3, the lowest of the year, and our verdict is avoid. You get heat, with a high of 34.5°C, plus 17.6 rain days and 119 mm of rain.
33°C / 24°C · 20 rain days · 9.9 h sun
May is another bad month to go. The high is 33.2°C and there are 20.3 rain days, with 140 mm of rain. Nights stay warm at 24.1°C. It scores 0.9 and our verdict is avoid.
31°C / 23°C · 20 rain days · 9.2 h sun
June is cooler, with a high of 31.1°C, but it is wet. Expect 20.1 rain days and 144 mm of rain. It scores 3.4, better than the spring months, but our verdict is still avoid.
30°C / 23°C · 20 rain days · 8.7 h sun
July is one of the two best-scoring months, at 4.1, and our verdict is ok. The high falls to 29.9°C, which makes days easier. Rain is still common, with 19.5 rain days and 145 mm, so pack for showers.
30°C / 23°C · 19 rain days · 8.5 h sun
August has the coolest high of the year at 29.8°C. It scores 4.1, level with July, and our verdict is ok. You still get 18.9 rain days and 136 mm of rain, and only 8.5 hours of sun a day.
30°C / 23°C · 25 rain days · 8.4 h sun
September is the wettest month, so it is a poor time to go. There are 24.7 rain days and 198 mm of rain, with just 8.4 hours of sun. The high is a mild 30.2°C. It scores 3.9, but our verdict is avoid.
32°C / 23°C · 20 rain days · 9.5 h sun
October is still very wet, with 20.1 rain days and 160 mm of rain. The high rises to 31.7°C. It scores 3.2 and our verdict is avoid, so wait for later in the year if you can.
34°C / 23°C · 7 rain days · 10.6 h sun
November is when the rain eases, down to 7 rain days and 31 mm. Sun returns, with about 10.6 hours a day, but the high climbs to 33.8°C. It scores 3.2 and our verdict is avoid.
34°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 10.5 h sun
December is the best dry-season month to visit. It scores 4 and our verdict is ok. Rain is rare, with 1.4 rain days and 6 mm, and you get about 10.5 hours of sun. The high is 34.4°C, so expect hot days.
By trip type
City sightseeing
July and August are the coolest months, with highs of about 30°C, so long days of walking around town are easier. The trade-off is rain: expect 19–20 rain days and 136–145 mm each month, so pack a rain jacket.
Hiking & nature
January and December are the driest months, with only 0.6 and 1.4 rain days and 2–6 mm of rain, so trails stay firm. Days are hot, with highs of 34–35°C, so start early. Nights cool to about 21°C.
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FAQ
Yes. August is one of the 2 best months, with July, and scores 4.1 in our ratings. It is the coolest month, with highs of about 29.8°C and lows of 22.5°C. The trade-off is rain: expect around 19 rain days and 136 mm, with 8.5 hours of sun a day. Pack a rain jacket.
Yes, December is rated ok, with a score of 4. It is very dry, with only 1.4 rain days and 6 mm of rain on average, and 10.5 hours of sun a day. The downside is heat. Highs reach about 34.4°C, so plan outdoor trips for the morning.
No, April is the worst month to go. It scores just 0.3. You get both heat and rain: highs of about 34.5°C, around 18 rain days and 119 mm of rain. Nights stay warm at 24.4°C, so there is little relief after dark. March and May are also rated avoid.
Not really. September is rated avoid, with a score of 3.9. It is the wettest month, with about 25 rain days and 198 mm of rain, and it has the least sun, at 8.4 hours a day. It is mild, with highs near 30.2°C. If you want cooler weather with less rain, go in July or August instead.
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