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Things to Do in Ghana

Top things to do in Ghana: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

☁️ 79°F now🕔 7:59 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, July, August and December👥 34 million

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Coordinates: 5°36′13.3″N 0°11′13.2″W (5.6037, -0.187)

Weather in Ghana right now

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79°F
Overcast · feels like 86°F
Humidity80%
Wind8 mph WSW
Gusts19 mph
UV index1.4 · Low
Cloud cover83%
Pressure1010 hPa
VisibilityModerate · 4 mi
Air quality51 · Moderate
Sunrise5:55 AM
Sunset6:12 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 55%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:59 AM, Aug 21 local time.

Best time to visit Ghana

Go in January, February, March, July, August and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: May, June and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★☆☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★☆☆
November★★★★
December★★★★

Summary

Ghana is a country in Africa. Ghana is a country in Africa with its capital at Accra. It has a population of about 34 million. The capital is Accra.

Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Ghana with overcast. It feels like 86°F. Today runs from 75°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 95%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.3/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Ghana is January, February, March, July, August and December. The climate is temperate. May, June and October tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 73°F.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is 4.9°F above the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Ghana today at 9.2/10. Gusts to 31 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ghana?

Ghana is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are 5.6037, -0.187. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Ghana right now?

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 80% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Ghana?

January, February, March, July, August and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Ghana, which has a temperate climate. May, June and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Ghana in?

Ghana observes Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00). The local time is 7:59 AM.

How many people live in Ghana?

Ghana has a population of approximately 34 million.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 7:59 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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