Tamale Climate by Month
Temperatures in Tamale experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be very hot, while the cooler months tend
to be very warm.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The weather in Tamale changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 39°C in March to a very warm 30°C in December. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 22°C in December.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Tamale receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 916 mm annually. The seasons in Tamale, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 231 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.4 mm over 4 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Tamale, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.4 hours in November. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. August sees a soft sun for only 4.6 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Tamale.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Tamale in Ghana
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
March has an average maximum temperature of 39°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 231 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
November is the sunniest month with an average of 283 hours of sunshine.
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