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Weather & Climate in Tamale, Ghana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tamale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 643 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 82.7°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 289.6 sq mi (750.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,603/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4008°N, 0.8393°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 89°F (31°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in |
Tamale has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 78°F in August to 89°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.1").