August weather forecast
Cape Coast, Ghana

With August, Cape Coast witnesses a remarkable downturn in rainfall values to merely 25mm (0.98"), ushering in a drier climate. Augmenting the contrast, the average high temperature holds at a cooler 27°C (80.6°F), the lowest in the year. Nevertheless, the stalwart daylight duration of 12.3 hours ensures a plentiful supply of sunshine. The sea temperature registers a small drop, reaffirming the cooler disposition of Cape Coast in the eighth month.

Temperature

With the arrival of August, Cape Coast transitions to an average high temperature of a still moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F), nearly identical to July's weather. During the month of August, Cape Coast identifies an average nighttime low-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F), slightly lower than its daytime counterpart.

Rainfall

January, February and August are months with the least rain in Cape Coast when 25mm (0.98") of rain is typically aggregated.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 24°C (75.2°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater in Cape Coast.
Note: Every individual's cold threshold differs, but factors like today's sunshine, wind, and temperature can tip the scales for a delightful swim in 24°C (75.2°F) waters. For reference, Olympians swim in waters of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of August, in Cape Coast, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:11 GMT.