January weather forecast
Ghana

January in Ghana marks the middle of the dry season, characterized by relatively lower temperatures and humidity levels than other months. Throughout the country, average temperatures usually range from 24°C (75.2°F) to 33°C (91.4°F), although slight variations can occur. The northern regions typically experience lower humidity, whereas the coastal regions maintain relatively high humidity.

During this month, Kumasi, located in the Ashanti Region, experiences temperatures averaging from 20°C (68°F) to 34°C (93.2°F). The capital city, Accra, situated along the coast, sees similar temperature ranges from 24°C (75.2°F) to 31°C (87.8°F) but with higher humidity.

Notably, January is also the time when the harmattan wind affects the country, particularly in the north. This dry, dusty wind from the Sahara can cause hazy conditions and reduced visibility. Despite the dust, the harmattan brings relief from the high humidity and heat.

Compared to December, January sees a slight drop in average temperatures and an increase in harmattan effects. However, weather conditions remain largely similar as both months fall within the dry season. Looking ahead, February maintains similar weather patterns to January, though the effects of the harmattan start to decrease as the month progresses.

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• Accra - January »
  January is the least humid month with an average relative humidity of 73%. In January, Accra, Ghana experiences relatively cool temperatures as compared to the following month.
• Kumasi - January »
  In Kumasi in January, during 2 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated. At the onset of January, Kumasi records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.9°C (89.4°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month.
• Sekondi-Takoradi - January »
  January in Sekondi-Takoradi is perceived as a transition month where the city gradually enjoys lesser rain and begins to invite more sunlit days. The month with the least rainfall in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, is January, when 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically aggregated.
• Tamale - January »
  January, the initial month of the year in Tamale, Ghana, heralds an uptick in the average high and low temperatures with 37.3°C (99.1°F) and 21°C (69.8°F) respectively. The least humid month in Tamale is January, with an average relative humidity of 15%.
• Ashaiman - January »
  With an average relative humidity of 73%, January is the least humid month in Ashaiman, Ghana. The month with the least rainfall in Ashaiman is January, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.
• Cape Coast - January »
  With its average high temperature of 32°C (89.6°F) and a low of 24°C (75.2°F), January is regarded as the warmest month in Cape Coast, Ghana. January, recording an average high temperature of 32°C (89.6°F) and a low temperature of 24°C (75.2°F), is Cape Coast's warmest month.
• Obuasi - January »
  January, February and August are months with the least rain in Obuasi when 25mm (0.98") of rain is typically aggregated. In Obuasi the months of January, May, November and December are known for the peak temperatures, reaching an average high of 32°C (89.6°F).
• Tema - January »
  Tema registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.4°C (86.7°F) with the arrival of January, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. The months with the highest UV index in Tema are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Madina - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Madina is January, when the rain falls for 9.7 days and typically collects 19mm (0.75") of precipitation. With an average relative humidity of 73%, January is the least humid month in Madina, Ghana.
• Koforidua - January »
  The months of January and February bring the highest temperatures in Koforidua averaging a high of 34.8°C (94.6°F). January is the least humid month in Koforidua, with an average relative humidity of 64%.
• Wa - January »
  January is the least humid month in Wa, Ghana, with an average relative humidity of 14%. With an average relative humidity of 14%, January is the least humid month.
• Ho - January »
  In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:53. On the first day of January in Ho, Ghana, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:53.