Tamale
Northern, Ghana
Local time10:52
Sunrise05:54
Sunset17:39
Elevation151 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Tamale?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
39°
March
Coldest month
20°
January
Wettest month
206mm
September
Rain per year
1,072mm
Rainy days per year
71
Sunshine hours per year
2,636
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.1 °C | 19.6 °C | 3 mm | 0.2 | 239 | 11.6 h |
| February | 38.3 °C | 23.2 °C | 10 mm | 0.9 | 220 | 11.8 h |
| March | 39.0 °C | 26.3 °C | 35 mm | 2.4 | 229 | 12.1 h |
| April | 37.1 °C | 26.2 °C | 82 mm | 4.8 | 233 | 12.3 h |
| May | 34.7 °C | 25.2 °C | 114 mm | 7.2 | 233 | 12.6 h |
| June | 32.3 °C | 23.8 °C | 140 mm | 9.5 | 208 | 12.7 h |
| July | 30.7 °C | 23.4 °C | 178 mm | 10.5 | 173 | 12.6 h |
| August | 30.3 °C | 23.1 °C | 189 mm | 11.7 | 158 | 12.4 h |
| September | 31.3 °C | 22.8 °C | 206 mm | 14.3 | 176 | 12.2 h |
| October | 33.7 °C | 23.1 °C | 106 mm | 8.8 | 252 | 11.9 h |
| November | 36.6 °C | 22.1 °C | 6 mm | 0.6 | 262 | 11.7 h |
| December | 36.4 °C | 19.6 °C | 3 mm | 0.2 | 253 | 11.6 h |
Plan your trip to Tamale
Tours in Tamale
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Tamale
Day36 °C
Night20 °C
Rain3 mm
January in Tamale: hot, with highs of 36 °C and lows of 20 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 17 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day38 °C
Night23 °C
Rain10 mm
February in Tamale: hot, with highs of 38 °C and lows of 23 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day39 °C
Night26 °C
Rain35 mm
March in Tamale: hot, with highs of 39 °C and lows of 26 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day37 °C
Night26 °C
Rain82 mm
April in Tamale: hot, with highs of 37 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day35 °C
Night25 °C
Rain114 mm
May in Tamale: hot, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 114 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night24 °C
Rain140 mm
June in Tamale: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 140 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night23 °C
Rain178 mm
July in Tamale: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 178 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day30 °C
Night23 °C
Rain189 mm
August in Tamale: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 189 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night23 °C
Rain206 mm
September in Tamale: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 206 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day34 °C
Night23 °C
Rain106 mm
October in Tamale: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 106 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day37 °C
Night22 °C
Rain6 mm
November in Tamale: hot, with highs of 37 °C and lows of 22 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day36 °C
Night20 °C
Rain3 mm
December in Tamale: hot, with highs of 36 °C and lows of 20 °C. Dress in layers.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 17 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Curious facts about Tamale
- 87% of the year's rain falls between May and October.
- It never gets cold: the average low of the coolest month is 20°.
Near Tamale
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Straight-line distance and temperature in November.
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November: 18° / 10°
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November: 11° / 6°
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November: 12° / 6°
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November: 21° / 12°
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November: 8° / 3°
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November: 10° / 5°
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November: 15° / 9°
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November: 10° / 2°
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November: 14° / 6°
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November: 25° / 17°