Ghana Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Ghana, GH, Western Africa)

Ghana enjoys a typically tropical climate all year round, with plenty of sparkling blue skies and sunny weather to go around. Strictly speaking, there are no 'seasons' as such, as temperatures don't vary a great deal throughout the year. However, Ghana does have one or two rainy seasons depending on whether you are in the north or south of the country.

Throughout the year, daytime temperatures in Ghana rarely stray far from 30°C / 86°F, averaging 32°C / 90°F between February and April, and falling to a very pleasant 27°C / 81°F in July and August.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

In the south of Ghana, the rainy season runs from March to July, and again from September to October or November. In the north of Ghana, the rainy season tends to be one long period of wet / damp weather, starting in March and ending around September. Whatever region you intend to visit during your stay, it is worth packing some lightweight waterproof clothing and an umbrella on a 'just-in-case' basis.

Between December and March, visitors to the north of Ghana may also experience the 'Harmattan', a dry desert wind that makes the daytime climate feel slightly hotter and nighttime temperatures slightly cooler. Otherwise, temperature differences during the day and from one month to the next are really relatively small.

Ghana Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	31°C / 88°F	24°C / 75°F
February	32°C / 90°F	25°C / 77°F
March	32°C / 90°F	25°C / 77°F
April	32°C / 90°F	24°C / 75°F
May	31°C / 88°F	24°C / 75°F
June	29°C / 84°F	23°C / 73°F
July	27°C / 81°F	22°C / 72°F
August	27°C / 81°F	22°C / 72°F
September	28°C / 82°F	22°C / 72°F
October	30°C / 86°F	23°C / 73°F
November	31°C / 88°F	24°C / 75°F
December	31°C / 88°F	24°C / 75°F