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The average annual maximum temperature in Papao, Ghana is 30°C (86°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Papao compares to cities worldwide.
Year-round, Papao experiences a consistently very warm climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in March to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in the coolest month, August. Nighttime temperatures range from 27°C (81°F) in March to 23°C (73°F) in August.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Papao by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. March, the city's warmest month, averages 214 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records. 33-year average (1986-2025)
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Papao 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.
Papao's average annual maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
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 Papao, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and humidity around 87%, considered very high. In March, the warmest month, temperatures average 32°C (90°F) with 79% humidity, conditions that feel 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.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Papao's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Papao climate page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Papao - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Water Temp
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