The climate in Cape Coast during August can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
August is in the summer in Cape Coast and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21.9°C 71.3°F |
Average temperature | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 3.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 49 mm 1.9 ins |
Rainy days | 14 days |
Sea temperature | 24.3°C 75.8°F |
Humidity | 89% |
Windspeed | 6.1kph 4 mph |
On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Cape Coast with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cape Coast in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | March | 31°C 87.8°F |
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Driest month: | January | 19mm 0.7ins |
Sunniest month: | November | 7.4hrs |
Coldest month: | August | 26.6°C 79.9°F |
Wettest month: | June | 324mm 12.8ins |