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

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1KumasiCity34°C12 mm · 2 days77 tier BYes
2AccraCity37°C17 mm · 6 days72 tier BYes
3Cape CoastCity31°C31 mm · 11 days71 tier BYes

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

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