December weather forecastGhana

Weather in December

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, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of December sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:44.
• Kumasi - December »
  On the first day of December in Kumasi sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:48. In Kumasi in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation.
• Sekondi-Takoradi - December »
  On the first day of December in Sekondi-Takoradi sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:51. December has the shortest days of the year in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
• Tamale - December »
  On the first day of December in Tamale, Ghana, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:41. In Tamale, Ghana, rain does not fall in January and December.
• Ashaiman - December »
  With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ashaiman, Ghana. Despite it being the end of the year, the weather in Ashaiman during December is far from harsh, making it a joyous time to savor the many outdoor activities that the city offers.
• Cape Coast - December »
  With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cape Coast. With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cape Coast.
• Obuasi - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Obuasi, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight. In Obuasi, the warmest months are January, May, November and December, registering an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F).
• Tema - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Tema is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight. Tema sees a minor drop to an average minimum temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) during the night in the month of December.
• Madina - December »
  With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Madina, Ghana. With December's arrival, Madina notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month.
• Koforidua - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Koforidua is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight. In Koforidua, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.
• Wa - December »
  December's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 36.1°C (97°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. On the first day of December in Wa sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:46.
• Ho - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Ho with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight. On the first day of December in Ho, Ghana, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:40.