Climate normals · 1970–2000
Cape Coast Climate
Cape Coast is a city in Ghana (04) with a population of about 212,426. Its average annual temperature is 26.6°C (80°F), with roughly 1228 mm of rain per year.
26.6°C
Avg Temp
1228
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Cape Coast Climate
Cape Coast has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F) and receives about 1228 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.6°C
Avg Temp
1228
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 22 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 40 mm |
| March | 28° / 83° | 95 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 116 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 213 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 265 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 83 mm |
| August | 24° / 76° | 44 mm |
| September | 25° / 78° | 85 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 138 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 88 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 39 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Cape Coast
The most comfortable months to visit Cape Coast are typically August, January and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 32°C high). The coldest is August (near 22°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Cape Coast are typically August, January and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Cape Coast, Ghana has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C and about 1228 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Cape Coast average about 32°C (90°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.