Ghana in January
January is one of Ghana's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 3 destinations average 73/100, led by Kumasi at 77 — 34°C and 2 rainy days — while Accra is warmer at 37°C and scores 72.
#2 of 12 months for Ghana · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Ghana in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kumasi | City | 34°C | 12 mm · 2 days | 77 tier B | Yes |
| 2 | Accra | City | 37°C | 17 mm · 6 days | 72 tier B | Yes |
| 3 | Cape Coast | City | 31°C | 31 mm · 11 days | 71 tier B | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Ghana in January
- Akwasidae at Manhyia · Kumasi · 1 Jan – 31 Dec (usually)
- December homecoming · Kumasi · 15 Dec – 5 Jan
- December in Accra · Accra · 15 Dec – 5 Jan
- December on the coast · Cape Coast · 15 Dec – 5 Jan