Climate of Northern, Ghana
Area-weighted average across Northern. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Northern, a subdivision of Ghana, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.5°C / 77.9°F in August to 30.9°C / 87.6°F in March, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in to 212 mm / 8.3 in depending on the season (1089 mm / 42.9 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.6°C81.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 29.8°C85.6°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 30.9°C87.6°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| April | 30.2°C86.4°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.8°C83.8°F | 125 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 27°C80.6°F | 150 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.9°C78.6°F | 165 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.5°C77.9°F | 188 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.1°C79°F | 212 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.2°C81°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.8°C82°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.9°C80.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Northern?
The best months to visit Northern, Ghana for sunny, dry weather are January, February, November, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 30.9°C / 87.6°F, and the driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Northern?
Northern, Ghana has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.5°C / 77.9°F in August to 30.9°C / 87.6°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1089 mm / 42.9 in, with the wettest month being September (212 mm / 8.3 in) and the driest January (2 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Northern?
The hottest month in Northern is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 30.9°C / 87.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Northern?
The coldest month in Northern is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.5°C / 77.9°F.
When does it rain most in Northern?
The wettest month in Northern is September, averaging about 212 mm / 8.3 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in.