Climate of Upper West, Ghana
Area-weighted average across Upper West. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Upper West, a subdivision of Ghana, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in August to 31°C / 87.8°F in March, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 238 mm / 9.4 in depending on the season (965 mm / 38 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 | 26.8°C80.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 29.2°C84.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 31°C87.8°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.8°C87.4°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| May | 29.2°C84.6°F | 107 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.2°C81°F | 121 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.8°C78.4°F | 167 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.3°C77.5°F | 238 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.8°C78.4°F | 173 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.1°C80.8°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| November | 27.5°C81.5°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.4°C79.5°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Upper West?
The best months to visit Upper West, Ghana for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 31°C / 87.8°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Upper West?
Upper West, Ghana has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in August to 31°C / 87.8°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 965 mm / 38 in, with the wettest month being August (238 mm / 9.4 in) and the driest January (0 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 West?
The hottest month in Upper West is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 31°C / 87.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Upper West?
The coldest month in Upper West is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
When does it rain most in Upper West?
The wettest month in Upper West is August, averaging about 238 mm / 9.4 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.