SeasonMapCape Coast weather in February
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February in Cape Coast: hot, a little rain, with muggy air — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Cape Coast · #855 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Cape Coast in February
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Cape Coast climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 42 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 97 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Cape Coast in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Cape Coast's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherCape Coast's best weather comes in January, July and August — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Cape Coast in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Harmattan haze
1 Dec – 15 Feb · usuallyDust seasonThe coast gets a diluted version of the northern harmattan: a milky sky, dry skin and dust on the castle whitewash. Strength varies a lot from one December to the next. Source ↗
Where is Cape Coast?
Cape Coast in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Cape Coast?
- February in Cape Coast: hot, a little rain, with muggy air — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Cape Coast on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Cape Coast in February?
- In February, Cape Coast averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 25.8°C, with about 42.4 mm of rain over roughly 14.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cape Coast in February?
- Cape Coast has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 97 in February.