Climate Insights for Tamale

The climate in Tamale is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 892 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 225 mm of rainfall. Tamale sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Tamale is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 35.1 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 8.9 in of rainfall. Tamale sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Tamale sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 38°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 33°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 28°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Tamale sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 101°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 101°F and an average of 91°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 82°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Tamale is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 892 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 225 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 225 mm less than August, 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.Tamale is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 8.9 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 8.9 in less than August, 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.

Tamale is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Tamale is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tamale 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 Tamale 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.