Climate Insights for Tema
Tema Metropolitan District, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Climate Overview
The climate in Tema is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 706 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 147 mm of rainfall. Tema sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Tema is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 27.8 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 5.8 in of rainfall. Tema sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Tema has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Tema has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 85°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Tema is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 706 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 147 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 10 mm. That's 137 mm less than June, 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.Tema is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 5.8 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.4 in. That's 5.4 in less than June, 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
Tema is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/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 10km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Tema is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tema 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 Tema 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.