Weather in February
February in
Ghana continues to experience the dry season, similar to
January, with relatively lower humidity and temperatures. The average temperatures across the country during this month range from 24°C (75.2°F) to 35°C (95°F), with a slight increase in the northern regions compared to the coastal areas.
The capital city, Accra, observes temperatures between 24°C (75.2°F) and 33°C (91.4°F), while Kumasi, in the Ashanti region, sees a slight increase with temperatures from 23°C (73.4°F) to 36°C (96.8°F). Despite being in the dry season, the coastal regions such as Accra, continue to maintain a high humidity level.
One significant feature of February in Ghana is the diminishing effect of the harmattan wind, particularly as the month progresses. While the early part of the month may still experience this dry, dusty wind causing hazy conditions, especially in the northern regions, it gradually subsides towards the end of the month.
When compared to January, February experiences a minor increase in temperatures, especially in the northern regions. Moving into
March, the country begins its transition into the rainy season, especially in the southern regions, with an increase in rainfall and humidity while temperatures remain relatively high.
- Accra - February »
In Accra in February, during 15.1 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of February, in Accra, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:13 GMT. - Kumasi - February »
In Kumasi, the month of February registers the highest temperatures, averaging 33.5°C (92.3°F) at the peak and 22°C (71.6°F) at the lowest. February through May, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Kumasi, Ghana. - Sekondi-Takoradi - February »
The weather pattern in February does not differ much from January in Sekondi-Takoradi, offering warm, partly cloudy days with a few scattered periods of rain. On the last day of February, in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:20 GMT. - Tamale - February »
February in Tamale, Ghana, witnesses a slight increase in the average high temperature to 39°C (102.2°F) and low temperature to 24.6°C (76.3°F) compared to January. February is the first month it rains in Tamale, Ghana. - Ashaiman - February »
Ashaiman, in the month of February, notes an average low temperature of 26.4°C (79.5°F), indicating a small decrease from the daytime highs. February brings a slight increase in both temperature and rainfall in Ashaiman while the wind speed also increases to 16.6km/h (10.3mph). - Cape Coast - February »
As Cape Coast makes its way further into the year, February experiences a mild drop in the average high temperature from January's 32°C (89.6°F) to 31°C (87.8°F). Cape Coast marks the onset of February with an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), a subtle shift from January's 32°C (89.6°F). - Obuasi - February »
January, February and August are months with the least rain in Obuasi when 25mm (0.98") of rain is typically aggregated. The weather in February in Obuasi, Ghana maintains the warmth of January, providing comfortable conditions for outdoor activities. - Tema - February »
In Tema in February, the average water temperature is 27.8°C (82°F). In Tema, during February, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. - Madina - February »
February experiences a slight rise in temperature and humidity compared to January in Madina. On the first day of February in Madina sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:10. - Koforidua - February »
The warmest period in Koforidua with an average high-temperature of 34.8°C (94.6°F), falls in January and February. In Koforidua, Ghana, in February, it is raining for 17.2 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation. - Wa - February »
February's weather highlights a perfect balance between warm temperature ranges, light winds and a small upsurge in the monthly rainfall quantity, amounting up to 10mm (0.39"). On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:14. - Ho - February »
On the first day of February in Ho, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:06. On the first day of February in Ho, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:06.