Climate Insights for Dunkwa

Upper Denkyira East, Central Region, Ghana

Hottest
February
35°C peak
Coldest
August
23°C low
Wettest
October
190mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Dunkwa is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1318mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 190mm of rainfall. Dunkwa 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: 34° Average: 28° Min: 24° Feb Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 25° Mar Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25° Apr Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° May Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jun Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Aug Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Sep Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Oct Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 24° Nov Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Dec Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23°
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Dunkwa 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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 18mm Feb Precipitation: 45mm Mar Precipitation: 121mm Apr Precipitation: 105mm May Precipitation: 173mm Jun Precipitation: 167mm Jul Precipitation: 123mm Aug Precipitation: 86mm Sep Precipitation: 165mm Oct Precipitation: 190mm Nov Precipitation: 87mm Dec Precipitation: 38mm
Precipitation

Dunkwa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1318mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 190mm of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 18mm. That's 172mm 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/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Dunkwa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

6 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Dunkwa, which began on March 20, 2026. Dunkwa 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 23°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 6 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 399mm across the season with a monthly average of 133mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 376mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 442mm across the season with a monthly average of 147mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 35°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 101mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 Dunkwa 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
24 °C
34 °C
2 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
35 °C
2 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
33 °C
2 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
33 °C
2 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
173 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
23 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
167 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
190 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
32 °C
1 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
32 °C
1 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
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