Normal weather for Ghana in January
It's hot in January in Ghana with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.
According to weather history, there is only 8,9 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Ghana in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
8,9 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 9 days | |
The climate of Ghana is based on weather data from Accra. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Ghana for a full picture of the climate.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Ghana with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 27°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Ghana will be around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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January is a great month to be in Ghana for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Ghana in January
With 37°C, Ghana hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Ghana
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Ghana, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Ghana
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Ghana, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Ghana.
Daily UV Index in January in Ghana
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Ghana, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Ghana Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Ghana, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Ghana Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Ghana, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Ghana
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Ghana. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Ghana by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ghana. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
