Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Ghana in January
Weather score77Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
17mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
77
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ghana with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January31°C average high
January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January17mm average rain
January is one of Ghana's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.8 hours average sun
January is brighter than Ghana's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January24°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January77 weather score
January is one of Ghana's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
