What’s the climate like in Ghana?
The current climate in Ghana features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 29°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ghana in recent years was 43°C in March 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 23°C in September 2022.
On average, Ghana receives 981 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Ghana is based on weather data from Accra. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Ghana to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Ghana?
The best time to visit Ghana for sunny weather is January through April, July, August and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ghana. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Ghana
The climate table of Ghana shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 8,9 | 49 | 76 | 93 | 138 | 178 | 47 | 37 | 161 | 116 | 62 | 15 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in January, February, March, April and December
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in July and August
- Precipitation: 981 mm per year, averaging 82 mm per month
- Driest months: 8,9 mm in January, 15 mm in December and 37 mm in August
- Wettest months: 178 mm in June, 161 mm in September and 138 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Ghana
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ghana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ghana
This graph shows how much rainfall Ghana gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ghana
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ghana. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ghana
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ghana. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ghana
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ghana over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Ghana by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ghana. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
