Climate Insights for Saltpond

Mfatseman, Central Region, Ghana

Hottest
February
32°C peak
Coldest
August
23°C low
Wettest
May
247mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Saltpond is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1341mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 247mm of rainfall. Saltpond sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Feb Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 26° Mar Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Apr Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° May Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jun Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Jul Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 24° Aug Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Sep Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Oct Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Nov Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Dec Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25°
Max
Average
Min

Saltpond has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°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 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 29mm Feb Precipitation: 44mm Mar Precipitation: 93mm Apr Precipitation: 98mm May Precipitation: 247mm Jun Precipitation: 245mm Jul Precipitation: 105mm Aug Precipitation: 68mm Sep Precipitation: 118mm Oct Precipitation: 163mm Nov Precipitation: 93mm Dec Precipitation: 40mm
Precipitation

Saltpond is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1341mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 247mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 29mm. That's 217mm less than May, 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Saltpond is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Saltpond, which began on March 20, 2026. Saltpond sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 23°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 438mm across the season with a monthly average of 146mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 417mm across the season with a monthly average of 139mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 373mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 113mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Saltpond 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
32 °C
14 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
25 °C
31 °C
14 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
31 °C
13 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
247 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
245 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
163 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
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