December weather forecast
Ghana

December in Ghana is characterized by the full onset of the dry season across the country. Average temperatures typically range from 24°C (75.2°F) to 33°C (91.4°F), with the tropical heat persisting amidst the dry conditions. The humidity drops considerably during this month, particularly in the northern regions, further reinforcing the dry atmosphere.

In Accra, located on the coast, temperatures generally fluctuate between 25°C (77°F) to 32°C (89.6°F). Rainfall during December is minimal, marking the peak of the dry season in the city. Similarly, Kumasi, in the Ashanti region, experiences temperatures ranging from 23°C (73.4°F) to 33°C (91.4°F), along with significantly reduced rainfall.

A defining feature of December in Ghana, particularly in the northern regions, is the influence of the harmattan wind. This wind, originating from the Sahara, brings drier and dustier conditions, often leading to hazy skies.

Compared to November, December sees a continuation of the dry conditions with slightly increased temperatures. The harmattan wind also becomes more pronounced during this month. As the country moves into January, these dry, hot, and dusty conditions prevail, particularly in the northern regions.

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• Accra - December »
  In Accra in December, during 14.3 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In December, in Accra, Ghana, the rain falls for 14.3 days.
• Kumasi - December »
  In Kumasi, Ghana, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kumasi, Ghana.
• Sekondi-Takoradi - December »
  On the first day of December in Sekondi-Takoradi, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:51. December's advent in Sekondi-Takoradi records an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), matching the reading from the prior month.
• Tamale - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Tamale is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight. With an average of 7.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Tamale, Ghana.
• Ashaiman - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Ashaiman, Ghana, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight. In Ashaiman during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.
• Cape Coast - December »
  With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cape Coast, Ghana. Wrapping up the year, December in Cape Coast is hot and moderately wet, maintaining the average high temperature of 30°C (86°F).
• Obuasi - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Obuasi is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight. The month with the shortest days in Obuasi is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
• Tema - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Tema is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight. In Tema, during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.
• Madina - December »
  In Madina in December, during 14.3 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of December in Madina sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:44.
• Koforidua - December »
  With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Koforidua, Ghana. In Koforidua in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.
• Wa - December »
  The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight. On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:46.
• Ho - December »
  The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight. The months with the least rainfall in Ho, Ghana, are January and December with 8mm (0.31") of accumulated rain.