Climate of Cape Coast, Central, Ghana
Point-value climate at Cape Coast (Central, Ghana). Population approximately 143,015.
Located in Central, Ghana, Cape Coast has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 143,015. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.5°C / 76.1°F in August to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in March, with rainfall varying from 22 mm / 0.9 in (January) to 267 mm / 10.5 in (June) — about 1236 mm / 48.7 in across the year. Cape Coast is the capital of Central. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cape Coast's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, December.
Best time to visit Cape Coast →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1°C80.8°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.1°C82.6°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| March | 28.2°C82.8°F | 96 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.9°C82.2°F | 118 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.3°C81.1°F | 215 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.1°C79°F | 267 mm10.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.1°C77.2°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.5°C76.1°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| September | 25.3°C77.5°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.1°C79°F | 139 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.2°C81°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.4°C81.3°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cape Coast?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, December. Cape Coast's warmest month is March at an average of 28.2°C / 82.8°F, and its driest month is January with about 22 mm / 0.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Cape Coast?
Cape Coast, in Central, Ghana, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.5°C / 76.1°F in August to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1236 mm / 48.7 in, with the wettest month being June (267 mm / 10.5 in) and the driest January (22 mm / 0.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Cape Coast in March?
The average temperature in Cape Coast in March is 28.2°C / 82.8°F, with rainfall of about 96 mm / 3.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Cape Coast?
The driest month in Cape Coast is January, with about 22 mm / 0.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.1°C / 80.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Cape Coast?
The wettest month in Cape Coast is June, with approximately 267 mm / 10.5 in of average monthly rainfall.