Climate of Upper East, Ghana
Area-weighted average across Upper East. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Upper East, a subdivision of Ghana, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.8°C / 78.4°F in August to 31.7°C / 89.1°F in March, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 240 mm / 9.4 in depending on the season (967 mm / 38.1 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 | 27.3°C81.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 29.6°C85.3°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 31.7°C89.1°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 31.6°C88.9°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 30.1°C86.2°F | 104 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.7°C81.9°F | 129 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.3°C79.3°F | 173 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 240 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.2°C79.2°F | 183 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.8°C82°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 28.2°C82.8°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 27°C80.6°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Upper East?
The best months to visit Upper East, Ghana for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 31.7°C / 89.1°F, and the driest is January with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Upper East?
Upper East, Ghana has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.8°C / 78.4°F in August to 31.7°C / 89.1°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 967 mm / 38.1 in, with the wettest month being August (240 mm / 9.4 in) and the driest January (1 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Upper East?
The hottest month in Upper East is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 31.7°C / 89.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Upper East?
The coldest month in Upper East is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
When does it rain most in Upper East?
The wettest month in Upper East is August, averaging about 240 mm / 9.4 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 1 mm / 0 in.