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 »
  The month with the least rainfall in Accra is January, when the rain falls for 9.7 days and typically collects 19mm (0.75") of precipitation. The least humid month in Accra, Ghana, is January, with an average relative humidity of 73%.
• Kumasi - January »
  Kumasi experiences an average nighttime temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F) in the month of January. In Kumasi, in January, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation.
• Sekondi-Takoradi - January »
  January in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, is perceived as a transition month where the city gradually enjoys lesser rain and begins to invite more sunlit days. In moving from December to January, Sekondi-Takoradi's high-temperature average of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F) remains consistent with the preceding month.
• Tamale - January »
  January, the initial month of the year in Tamale heralds an uptick in the average high and low temperatures with 37.3°C (99.1°F) and 21°C (69.8°F) respectively. January is the least humid month in Tamale, with an average relative humidity of 15%.
• Ashaiman - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Ashaiman, Ghana, is January, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 17mm (0.67") of precipitation. The least humid month in Ashaiman is January, with an average relative humidity of 73%.
• Cape Coast - January »
  In Cape Coast, January is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 32°C (89.6°F) and a low of 24°C (75.2°F). On the last day of January, in Cape Coast sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:15 GMT.
• Obuasi - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in Obuasi are January, February and August with 25mm (0.98") of accumulated rain. On the first day of January in Obuasi sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:03.
• Tema - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Tema is January, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 17mm (0.67") of precipitation. January is the least humid month in Tema, with an average relative humidity of 73%.
• Madina - January »
  The least humid month in Madina is January, with an average relative humidity of 73%. With the onset of January, Madina's average high-temperature clocks in at a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month.
• Koforidua - January »
  The least humid month in Koforidua is January, with an average relative humidity of 64%. On the first day of January in Koforidua, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:57.
• Wa - January »
  On the first day of January in Wa sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:59. In Wa rain does not fall in January and December.
• Ho - January »
  In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:53. On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:53.