The weather in August in Ghana
It's warm in August in Ghana with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in Ghana. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Ghana. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2023, Ghana reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 37 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for Ghana
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ghana. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Ghana | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 29°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 23°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 37 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Ghana with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 24°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Ghana is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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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.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Ghana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Ghana
Temperature in August in Ghana over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Ghana. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Ghana
Total precipitation in August in Ghana over the years
Daily UV index in August in Ghana
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Ghana, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.