The country being so close to the equator, the weather in Ghana is defined by distinct wet and dry seasons rather than by temperature variations. Ghana doesn’t experience a vast array of seasons and has a tropical climate typified by wet summers and dry winters. The rainy season arrives in May in the northern regions of Ghana and lasts from April to July in the south. Wet weather continues until October or November.
Temperatures and humidity are generally high all year round, particularly in the coastal regions. The coolest time of year is from June to September, but even then, temperatures tend to hover around 83°F (28°C).
The hottest months are between late November and mid-March, when the dry and dusty Harmattan winds blow in from the Sahara in the northeast. The Harmattan lowers humidity drastically and creates hot days and cool nights. Daytime temperatures reach 95°F (35°C) and higher.