SeasonMapCape Coast weather in March
Ghana
March in Cape Coast: hot, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 20 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Cape Coast · #1002 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Cape Coast climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 82°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 88 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Cape Coast in March
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.
BusyIndependence Day, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(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.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Cape Coast in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Independence Day
6 MarNational holidayClosuresCrowdedThe 6 March holiday closes offices and banks nationwide. The castle takes a day of Ghanaian school groups and families up from Accra rather than the usual foreign visitors, which is a better day to see it than a quiet one. Source ↗
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Cape Coast in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Cape Coast?
- March in Cape Coast: hot, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 20 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Cape Coast on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Cape Coast in March?
- In March, Cape Coast averages a daily high of 30.9°C and a low of 25.7°C, with about 87.7 mm of rain over roughly 20.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cape Coast in March?
- Cape Coast has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in March.