Ghana Weather
🇬🇭 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
December to February
Weather in Ghana at a glance
Our Ghana coverage centers on Accra, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 88°F (31°C) in March and 81°F (27°C) in August, with about 180 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Accra - annual average 80°
- Best time to visit: December to February
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Accra averages 10.2 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 902 mm (35.5 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally December to February. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Accra climate page.
Live weather across Ghana today
Ghana cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accra | 80° | Mar · 88° | Aug · 73° | 180 | 10.2 | 0 |
Ghana weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88° | 76° | 4 | 10.4 h/day |
| February | 89° | 78° | 8 | 10.3 h/day |
| March | 88° | 78° | 13 | 10.0 h/day |
| April | 88° | 78° | 14 | 10.5 h/day |
| May | 86° | 77° | 21 | 10.2 h/day |
| June | 83° | 75° | 24 | 9.3 h/day |
| July | 81° | 74° | 17 | 10.2 h/day |
| August | 81° | 73° | 15 | 9.8 h/day |
| September | 82° | 74° | 20 | 10.1 h/day |
| October | 84° | 75° | 21 | 10.3 h/day |
| November | 87° | 76° | 14 | 10.6 h/day |
| December | 88° | 76° | 8 | 10.5 h/day |
Ghana weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Ghana?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to February offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Ghana?
Snow is essentially absent in the Ghana cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Ghana like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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