A little stretch of paradise in Ghana
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Elmina in Ashanti Region, Ghana enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 29°C (84°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
In Elmina temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in March. Nighttime lows range from 26°C (79°F) in March to 23°C (73°F) in August.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Elmina by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Elmina spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
The map below shows the annual temperature across Ghana. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Elmina's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually, remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually, known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Elmina, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and humidity around 89%, considered very high. In March, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 82% humidity, conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round, large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Elmina's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Elmina climate page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Elmina - and find the best time to visit.
See the full Elmina climate overview or explore weather in Ghana.
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