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Ashanti Region Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ashanti Region, Ghana in August.

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Planning a getaway to Ashanti Region, Ghana this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Ashanti Region in August

Ashanti Region, Ghana is a region in Ghana. August in Ashanti Region generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Cape Coast to 29°C (84°F) in Kumasi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Kumasi and 23°C (73°F) in Cape Coast. On average, August is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Kumasi.

For specific regional insights in Ashanti Region, Ghana, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cape Coast with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to high rainfall in Kumasi with 103 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in August. Kumasi sees roughly 78 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Ashanti Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ashanti Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kumasi)

January34°C (93°F) February35°C (95°F) March34°C (93°F) April33°C (91°F) May32°C (90°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October31°C (88°F) November32°C (90°F) December33°C (91°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ashanti Region in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ashanti Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ashanti Region

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Ashanti Region, Ghana?

Temperature range in Ashanti Region (August)

Precipitation variation in Ashanti Region (August)

Kumasi

In August Kumasi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
102 hours
78 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kumasi →

Cape Coast

In August Cape Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cape Coast →

Elmina

In August Elmina generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Elmina →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ashanti Region in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kumasi 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Cape Coast 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Elmina 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Ashanti Region weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ashanti Region, Ghana in August?

Ashanti Region, Ghana typically experiences pleasant weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kumasi average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Ashanti Region, Ghana in August?

Kumasi averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

Does Ashanti Region, Ghana get a lot of rain in August?

Kumasi typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 103 mm (4.1 in) on average across Ashanti Region, Ghana.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Ashanti Region, Ghana?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Ashanti Region, Ghana with overall pleasant weather in Kumasi.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Kumasi. In contrast, January, February, March and April tend to have poor weather conditions.

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