Climate Insights for Ho
Ho Municipal District, Volta Region, Ghana
Climate Overview
The climate in Ho is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,426 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 228 mm of rainfall. Ho sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Ho is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 56.1 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 9 in of rainfall. Ho sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Ho sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 35°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Ho sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 74°F to 94°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 85°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Ho is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,426 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 119 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 228 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 16 mm. That's 212 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Ho is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 9 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.6 in. That's 8.3 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Ho is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Ho is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ho based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ho based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.