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Tamale weather in January (Ghana)

What does the weather outlook for Tamale look like in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Tamale usually has very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 36°C. At night, they generally drop to 22°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Tamale in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.3 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 3 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 266 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June and October typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tamale climate page with graphs.

 

Tamale, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 36°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 11%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 2.3 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 19%  
SunshineSunshine 266 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 74%  

Where to go in Ghana in January

Find out more about the weather in Ghana and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Camping
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Tamale.

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