Climate of Tamale, Northern, Ghana
Point-value climate at Tamale (Northern, Ghana). Population approximately 360,579.
Located in Northern, Ghana, Tamale has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 360,579. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in August to 31.4°C / 88.5°F in March, with rainfall varying from 2 mm / 0.1 in (January) to 225 mm / 8.9 in (September) — about 1117 mm / 44 in across the year. Tamale is the capital of Northern. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tamale's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.6°C81.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 30.2°C86.4°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 31.4°C88.5°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| April | 30.5°C86.9°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 29°C84.2°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.4°C81.3°F | 152 mm6″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.3°C79.3°F | 164 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.7°C78.3°F | 194 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.4°C79.5°F | 225 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.6°C81.7°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 28.1°C82.6°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.8°C80.2°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tamale?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, November, December. Tamale's warmest month is March at an average of 31.4°C / 88.5°F, and its driest month is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Tamale?
Tamale, in Northern, Ghana, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in August to 31.4°C / 88.5°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1117 mm / 44 in, with the wettest month being September (225 mm / 8.9 in) and the driest January (2 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Tamale in March?
The average temperature in Tamale in March is 31.4°C / 88.5°F, with rainfall of about 44 mm / 1.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Tamale?
The driest month in Tamale is January, with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.6°C / 81.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Tamale?
The wettest month in Tamale is September, with approximately 225 mm / 8.9 in of average monthly rainfall.