When is the best time to go to Cape Coast?

When is the best time to go to Cape Coast? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Cape Coast are January, February, March, April, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December
  • June is the rainiest month
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December


Annual weather in Cape Coast

For full information about the climate and weather in Cape Coast a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 79°F/88°F
2.7in
February 81°F/88°F
3.5in
March 81°F/88°F
4.6in
April 81°F/88°F
4.4in
May 81°F/86°F
9.7in
June 79°F/83°F
17.2in
July 76°F/81°F
7.9in
August 76°F/81°F
4.4in
September 76°F/81°F
8.8in
October 77°F/85°F
10.9in
November 79°F/86°F
6.1in
December 81°F/88°F
4in


Weather and climate in Cape Coast

Cape Coast enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Cape Coast is 85°F (ranging from 81°F in august to 88°F in april). Annual rainfall is 83.9in, with a minimum of 2.7in in january and a maximum of 17.2in in june.
  • Between january and february the climate is passable, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 81°F and you can expect to have 3.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between march and may the climate is not good. the thermometer goes up to 86°F°C.
  • Between the months of june and october the climate is just OK. the thermometer goes up to 85°F°C and it rains about 10.9in each month.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is bad. In average, on the morning it is 81°F and it rains about 23% of the time in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Cape Coast

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Cape Coast: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Cape Coast

Find out when Cape Coast has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Cape Coast

  • Very low season in Cape Coast
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February and May.
  • Low season in Cape Coast
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, March, April, June and July.
  • High season in Cape Coast
    The number of visitors to Cape Coast is high in: August, September, October and November.
  • Peak season in Cape Coast
    The largest number of tourists visiting Cape Coast is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Cape Coast month by month



Best time for low prices in Cape Coast

Average prices of hotels in Cape Coast month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Cape Coast. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, November is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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