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Cape Coast Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Cape Coast is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Cape Coast experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in March to a comfortable 27°C in the coolest month, August.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 23°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Cape Coast has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1161 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Cape Coast shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, with an average of 228 mm of precipitation over 24 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 34 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cape Coast Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Daily percentage of sunshine
Data from: Takoradi, Ghana (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Average humidity

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 89%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Takoradi, Ghana (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Forecast for Cape Coast

Mon   Jan 13
33°C | 24°C
SW 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
Tue   Jan 14
32°C | 24°C
SW 4 m/s
0.2 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
Wed   Jan 15
32°C | 24°C
S 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Cape Coast in Ghana

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Cape Coast?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May and June.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cape Coast?
    June tops the wettest month list with 228 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cape Coast?
    January is the driest month with 34 mm of precipitation.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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