Weather in March in Ghana
Thinking about venturing to Ghana this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Ghana in March?
The weather in Ghana in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very warm in Akwida at 31°C to very hot in Navrongo at 40°C. At night it cools down to 27°C in Navrongo and 26°C in Akwida. On average, March is the warmest month of the year in Ghana. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Navrongo with an average of 8.3 mm to high rainfall in Obo with 106 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 214 hours of sunshine in Accra. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at March's conditions in Ghana, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Ghana's yearly weather, check out our Ghana climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Ghana?
Accra
In March Accra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kumasi
In March Kumasi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Tema
In March Tema generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Takoradi
In March Takoradi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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East Legon
In March East Legon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ghana.
Is March the best time to visit Ghana?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Accra, March might be a good time to visit Ghana.
Generally speaking, January, February, July, August, September, October and December provide perfect weather in Accra. On the other hand, the months of May and June tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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