Cape Coast Weather in January

What's the weather like in Cape Coast (Central) in January 2024?

The climate in Cape Coast during January can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.

January is in the winter in Cape Coast and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Cape Coast weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.6°C 87°F
Nightly temperature 22.7°C 72.8°F
Average temperature 26.6°C 79.9°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 19 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 27.7°C 81.9°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 5kph 3 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cape Coast with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Cape Coast

Cape Coast average temperature in January

January rainfall

Cape Coast average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Cape Coast average rain in January

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 January 2024.

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Cape Coast weather stats

Cape Coast weather statistics
Hottest month: March 31°C 87.8°F
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
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