Temperature in Ghana in August

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Ghana this August.

Ghana, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 27°C (81°F) in Accra to 30°C (86°F) in Navrongo. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Navrongo and 23°C (73°F) in Accra. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Ghana in August?

Explore the map below to discover average August temperatures at the top destinations in Ghana. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Ghana in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

Ghana temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Ghana in August?

Accra averages a daytime high of 27°C (81°F) in August, which is high for Ghana.

How cold does it get at night in Ghana in August?

Nighttime temperatures in Accra typically drop to around 23°C (73°F) in August.

What is the warmest city in August in Ghana?

Based on our systematic data collection, Navrongo has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 30°C (86°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 23°C (73°F).

What is the coldest city in August in Ghana?

When looking through our records, we find that Accra stands out as the coolest city in Ghana for the month of August. Daytime highs average 27°C (81°F) and it cools down to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

How much sun does Ghana get in August?

Accra enjoys a balanced 155 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

What is the water temperature in August?

The water temperature averages approximately 24°C (75°F) in Accra this month, a refreshing temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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