When is the best time to visit Ghana?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Accra: December & January; Cape Coast: December & January; Kumasi: December & January.

Which month is best overall in Ghana?

Averaged across our 3 destinations in Ghana, the strongest months are December, January. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Ghana does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 3 destinations in Ghana: Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi.

How are the Ghana travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Ghana: Weather by Month

01 · Ghana

About Ghana

Ghana sits on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, running from coastal forts and beaches through forest and Lake Volta to savanna in the north. Cape Coast and Elmina castles recall the transatlantic slave trade, Mole National Park offers elephants, and Accra and Kumasi carry the country's music and markets. The harmattan months from November to March bring drier, clearer days, while the rains from April to October make the south greener and wetter.

Did you know?

Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from Britain, in 1957.
Cape Coast and Elmina castles were key sites of the transatlantic slave trade and are UNESCO-listed.
Lake Volta, held behind the Akosombo dam, is one of the largest reservoirs in the world by surface area.

Weather

Ghana: weather by month

Warmest month: February (28°C). Wettest: June (326 mm). Best overall score: December (7.7/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	27°C	36 mm	21	7.4/10
February	28°C	45 mm	19	6.6/10
March	27°C	177 mm	22	4.1/10
April	27°C	170 mm	21	4.0/10
May	27°C	225 mm	20	3.7/10
June	26°C	326 mm	14	3.6/10
July	25°C	139 mm	13	4.8/10
August	24°C	84 mm	12	6.0/10
September	25°C	143 mm	14	4.7/10
October	26°C	257 mm	18	3.7/10
November	27°C	124 mm	21	5.0/10
December	27°C	23 mm	22	7.7/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: The strongest months are December, January, February: December peaks at 7.7/10, while June drops to 3.6/10.
02Weather & what to pack: 27°C and 23 mm of rain shape a typical December here. Pack the lightest clothing you own, a hat and more water than feels necessary.
03Budget timing: The lowest rates fall in February; treat it as a budget pick rather than a weather pick (6.6/10).

Things to do in Ghana

Ghana. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Ghana?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Accra: December & January; Cape Coast: December & January; Kumasi: December & January.
Which month is best overall in Ghana?: Averaged across our 3 destinations in Ghana, the strongest months are December, January. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Ghana does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 3 destinations in Ghana: Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi.
How are the Ghana travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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