About Ghana
Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It is situated with the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and shares borders with Ivory Coast to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to the east. Ghana covers an area of 239,567 km2 (92,497 sq mi), spanning various ecologies, from coastal savannas to tropical rainforests. With over 35 million inhabitants, Ghana is the thirteenth-most populous country in Africa, and the second-most populous country in West Africa. The capital and most populous city is Accra.
Climate in Accra
Warmest February, coolest August, driest January, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, July, August, November, December.
Monthly climate normals for Accra, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 31.8°C | 23.8°C | 9mm | 321h |
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| February | 32.2°C | 25.4°C | 10mm | 300h |
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| March | 31°C | 25.6°C | 41mm | 299h |
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| April | 31.2°C | 25.3°C | 47mm | 315h |
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| May | 30.5°C | 25°C | 134mm | 337h |
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| June | 27.8°C | 24°C | 278mm | 269h |
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| July | 27.1°C | 23.4°C | 41mm | 307h |
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| August | 27.2°C | 22.5°C | 21mm | 335h |
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| September | 27.7°C | 23.4°C | 47mm | 304h |
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| October | 28.4°C | 23.8°C | 101mm | 334h |
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| November | 30.3°C | 24.6°C | 30mm | 321h |
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| December | 30.6°C | 24.4°C | 24mm | 324h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Ghana is a country in West Africa. It's a gratifying destination for first-time visitors to West Africa, owing to its good infrastructure, political stability and widespread use of English. The people are generally very helpful and welcoming. While their laid-back attitude and a lack of organised tourist sights or trips can be a little annoying, you'll quickly realise that it is one of the delights of this country.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Asante Traditional Buildings
- Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions
Upcoming public holidays
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