January weather forecastElmina, Ghana

January

Weather in January

January in Elmina, Ghana begins the year with warming conditions. The weather remains mostly dry with temperatures not varying significantly from December. Days are generally sunny with the longest sunlight duration standing at 11.9 hours. The sea mirrors the ambient warmth, accommodating for a pleasant dip. Yet, with temperatures fluctuating between 19.6°C (67.3°F) to 33°C (91.4°F) and 15mm (0.59") of rainfall, January has the coolest high temperatures and minimal rainfall, setting it as one of the driest months.

Temperature

Elmina's weather experiences a significant temperature drop with the arrival of January, falling from a blistering 42°C (107.6°F) in December to a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Against the high January temperatures, Elmina records an average drop to a refreshing 19.6°C (67.3°F) at night.

Rainfall

In Elmina, in January, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 515mm (20.28") of rain is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 27.7°C (81.9°F).
Note: Water temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) is regarded as very warm and enjoyable by all. With these temperatures, water activities are pleasurable, without feeling uncomfortable for prolonged periods.

Daylight

In Elmina, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:15 GMT.

Updated: Aug 7, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 33°C (91.4°F) and 19.6°C (67.3°F) respectively.

In Elmina, in January, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In January, the average sea temperature is 27.7°C (81.9°F). Water temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) is regarded as very warm and enjoyable by all. With these temperatures, water activities are pleasurable, without feeling uncomfortable for prolonged periods.

In January, the average day length is 11h and 52min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:15 GMT.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

42°C

33°C

32.3°C

Average low temperature

Average rainfall

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average temperature in January
Elmina, Ghana

Average high temperature in January: 33°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (42°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 19.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (22.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14°C).

Average rainfall in January
Elmina, Ghana

Average rainfall in January: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (221mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (5mm).

Average sea temperature in January
Elmina, Ghana

Average sea temperature in January: 27.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is April (28.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (24°C).

Average daylight in January
Elmina, Ghana

Average daylight in January: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).