Ghana
Ghana in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Ghana in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Ghana in August?
- Navrongo is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 30°C (86°F) in August; Suhum is the coolest at 27°C (81°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Ghana in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Sekondi-Takoradi (24°C (75°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
30°
Navrongo
Coolest
27°
Suhum
Driest
30 mm
Accra
Warmest sea
24°
Sekondi-Takoradi
Across Ghana, August highs run from 27°C (81°F) (Suhum) to 30°C (86°F) (Navrongo). On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Accra, Cape Coast, and Sekondi-Takoradi.
Best places in Ghana in August
74 
Accra
Greater Accra · Ghana
28° / 22° 30 mm Aug
68
Cape Coast
Central · Ghana
27° / 22° 44 mm Aug
66
Sekondi-Takoradi
Western · Ghana
27° / 22° 53 mm Aug
67
Elmina
Central · Ghana
27° / 22° 45 mm Aug
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53
Kumasi
Ashanti · Ghana
28° / 21° 77 mm Aug
60
Koforidua
Eastern · Ghana
28° / 22° 68 mm Aug
49
Tamale
Northern · Ghana
29° / 22° 196 mm Aug
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52
Wa
Upper West · Ghana
29° / 21° 215 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accra | 28° | 22° | 30 mm | — | 74 |
| Cape Coast | 27° | 22° | 44 mm | 23° | 68 |
| Elmina | 27° | 22° | 45 mm | 23° | 67 |
| Sekondi-Takoradi | 27° | 22° | 53 mm | 24° | 66 |
| Suhum | 27° | 21° | 64 mm | — | 64 |
| Ho | 28° | 22° | 81 mm | — | 62 |
| Koforidua | 28° | 22° | 68 mm | — | 60 |
| Kumasi | 28° | 21° | 77 mm | — | 53 |
| Bibiani | 28° | 22° | 82 mm | — | 53 |
| Wa | 29° | 21° | 215 mm | — | 52 |
| Damongo | 29° | 22° | 164 mm | — | 50 |
| Yendi | 29° | 22° | 219 mm | — | 50 |
| Tamale | 29° | 22° | 196 mm | — | 49 |
| Bolgatanga | 30° | 22° | 242 mm | — | 49 |
| Savelugu | 29° | 22° | 202 mm | — | 49 |
| Navrongo | 30° | 22° | 245 mm | — | 47 |
Festivals in Ghana in August
- Yaa Asantewaa festival Festival to remember the Ashanti heroine
- Apatwa Festival Festival of the people of Dixcove
- Odambea Festival Festival celebrated by the chiefs and people Nkusukum traditional area of Saltpond
- Awubia Festival Festival of the people of Awutu Bereku
- Akwambo festival Festival in the Central Region of Ghana
- Asafotufiam Festival Festival of the people of Ada
- Agbamevo Festival Festival of Agotime people in the Volta region
- Eguadoto Festival Festival of the Fantes in Central region
- Fordjour Festival Festival of the Badu people
- Bayidie Festival Festival of the people of Mo in Wenchi
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Ghana in August?
Average daytime highs range from 27° in Suhum to 30° in Navrongo.
Can you swim in Ghana in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Sekondi-Takoradi at about 24°.