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Tamale Climate

Tamale is a city in Ghana (06) with a population of about 464,316. Its average annual temperature is 28.1°C (83°F), with roughly 1107 mm of rain per year.

28.1°C

Avg Temp

1107

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Aug

Coldest Month


Tamale Climate

Tamale has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F) and receives about 1107 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

28.1°C

Avg Temp

1107

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Aug

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Tamale — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January28° / 82°2 mm
February30° / 86°9 mm
March31° / 89°44 mm
April31° / 87°84 mm
May29° / 84°129 mm
June27° / 81°152 mm
July26° / 79°163 mm
August26° / 78°192 mm
September26° / 80°222 mm
October28° / 82°95 mm
November28° / 83°11 mm
December27° / 80°4 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 Tamale

The most comfortable months to visit Tamale are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 38°C high). The coldest is August (near 22°C low). September is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Tamale are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Tamale, Ghana has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C and about 1107 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.

In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Tamale average about 38°C (100°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.