Climate Insights for Obuasi

Obuasi Municipal District, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Hottest
February
35°C peak95°F peak
Coldest
August
23°C low73°F low
Wettest
October
188 mm rain7.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Obuasi is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,223 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 188 mm of rainfall. Obuasi sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Obuasi is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 48.2 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 7.4 in of rainfall. Obuasi sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 24°FebMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 25°MarMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°AprMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°MayMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°AugMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°SepMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°NovMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°DecMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 93°FAverage: 83°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 95°FAverage: 84°FMin: 77°FMarMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°F
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Average
Min

Obuasi 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 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Obuasi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 95°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11mmFebPrecipitation: 35mmMarPrecipitation: 105mmAprPrecipitation: 93mmMayPrecipitation: 141mmJunPrecipitation: 181mmJulPrecipitation: 109mmAugPrecipitation: 91mmSepPrecipitation: 172mmOctPrecipitation: 188mmNovPrecipitation: 72mmDecPrecipitation: 24mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 1.4inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inAprPrecipitation: 3.7inMayPrecipitation: 5.6inJunPrecipitation: 7.1inJulPrecipitation: 4.3inAugPrecipitation: 3.6inSepPrecipitation: 6.8inOctPrecipitation: 7.4inNovPrecipitation: 2.8inDecPrecipitation: 0.9in
Precipitation

Obuasi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,223 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 188 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 11 mm. That's 177 mm less than October, 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.Obuasi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 7.4 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.4 in. That's 7 in less than October, 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Obuasi 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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Obuasi is mildly breezy, 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 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Obuasi 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 Obuasi 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C75 °F
34 °C93 °F
6 km/h4 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C77 °F
35 °C95 °F
7 km/h4 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C76 °F
33 °C92 °F
8 km/h5 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C76 °F
33 °C91 °F
8 km/h5 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
141 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h5 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h5 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h6 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h5 mph
172 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
6 km/h3 mph
188 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C74 °F
32 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in