Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Ghana this January.
Ghana, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 30°C (86°F) in Akwida to 36°C (97°F) in Tamale. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Tamale and 26°C (79°F) in Akwida.
Discover the typical January temperatures for the most popular locations of Ghana on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.
Accra averages a daytime high of 30°C (86°F) in January, which is very high for Ghana.
After dark, Accra cools to about 26°C (79°F) on an average January night.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Tamale clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 36°C (97°F), and evenings that remain near 22°C (72°F).
For the month of January, Akwida is the most temperate city in Ghana based on our records. Highs average 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 26°C (79°F).
Across Ghana, sunshine in January ranges from moderately sunny in Kumasi (185 hours) to sunny in Tamale (266 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 28°C (82°F) in Accra this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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