Climate Insights for Tema

Tema Metropolitan District, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Hottest
February
33°C peak92°F peak
Coldest
August
24°C low75°F low
Wettest
June
147 mm rain5.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

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

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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10mmFebPrecipitation: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 31mmAprPrecipitation: 43mmMayPrecipitation: 98mmJunPrecipitation: 147mmJulPrecipitation: 75mmAugPrecipitation: 46mmSepPrecipitation: 79mmOctPrecipitation: 110mmNovPrecipitation: 34mmDecPrecipitation: 16mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inMarPrecipitation: 1.2inAprPrecipitation: 1.7inMayPrecipitation: 3.9inJunPrecipitation: 5.8inJulPrecipitation: 2.9inAugPrecipitation: 1.8inSepPrecipitation: 3.1inOctPrecipitation: 4.3inNovPrecipitation: 1.3inDecPrecipitation: 0.6in
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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C78 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h6 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
27 °C80 °F
33 °C92 °F
11 km/h7 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
27 °C80 °F
33 °C92 °F
13 km/h8 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
33 °C91 °F
12 km/h7 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
32 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
147 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
75 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C76 °F
29 °C85 °F
12 km/h7 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
30 °C87 °F
10 km/h6 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C78 °F
32 °C90 °F
9 km/h6 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C78 °F
33 °C91 °F
9 km/h6 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in