Sekondi-Takoradi weather by month & the best time to visit
Ghana · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Sekondi-Takoradi is January — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 85/100), with December and August close behind. Sekondi-Takoradi averages about 2,174 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 31°C / 88°F and roughly 36 mm of rain in January.
When is the best time to visit Sekondi-Takoradi?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Sekondi-Takoradi is January, then December and August. The dullest month is April (64/100, 160 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Sekondi-Takoradi?
Sekondi-Takoradi gets a moderate 2,174 hours of sunshine a year. January (85/100) is noticeably better than April (64). It ranks #2 of 5 destinations in Ghana for annual sunshine, above the national median of 2,134 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around May, carries about 45% of the annual 1,486 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85 | 31° / 88°F | 24° / 75°F | 36 mm | 7 | 30° / 86°F |
| February | 80 | 31° / 88°F | 25° / 77°F | 60 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
| March | 69 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 121 mm | 9 | 28° / 82°F |
| April | 64 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 160 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| May | 64 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 237 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| June | 64 | 27° / 81°F | 24° / 75°F | 269 mm | 7 | 28° / 82°F |
| July | 69 | 27° / 81°F | 23° / 73°F | 120 mm | 8 | 25° / 77°F |
| August | 82 | 27° / 81°F | 22° / 72°F | 54 mm | 9 | 24° / 75°F |
| September | 71 | 28° / 82°F | 23° / 73°F | 110 mm | 9 | 25° / 77°F |
| October | 64 | 28° / 82°F | 24° / 75°F | 177 mm | 10 | 27° / 81°F |
| November | 74 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 98 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| December | 83 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 44 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in Sekondi-Takoradi by month
The sea off Sekondi-Takoradi is warmest in January at around 30°C / 86°F, and coolest in August at 24°C / 75°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Sekondi-Takoradi: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Sekondi-Takoradi?
Sekondi-Takoradi is a beach resort in Ghana with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 30°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Sekondi-Takoradi get a year?
Sekondi-Takoradi gets about 2,174 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around January.
When is the best time to visit Sekondi-Takoradi?
The sunniest time to visit Sekondi-Takoradi is January, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 85/100 (with December and August close behind). Expect daytime highs around 31°C / 88°F.
What is the least sunny month in Sekondi-Takoradi?
April is the least sunny month in Sekondi-Takoradi, scoring 64/100 with about 160 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Sekondi-Takoradi?
The sea in Sekondi-Takoradi ranges from about 24°C (August) to 30°C (January). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Sekondi-Takoradi?
The typical midday UV index in Sekondi-Takoradi peaks around 10 (very high) in October, easing to about 7 (high) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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