Elmina Weather in January

What's the weather like in Elmina (Ghana) in January 2024?

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

January is in the winter in Elmina and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Elmina weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.6°C 87.1°F
Nightly temperature 22.4°C 72.3°F
Average temperature 26.5°C 79.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 20 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 27.7°C 81.9°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 4.7kph 3 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Elmina with around 20mm 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 Elmina

Elmina average temperature in January

January rainfall

Elmina average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Elmina 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 Elmina in January 2024.

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Elmina weather stats

Elmina weather statistics
Hottest month: March 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: January 20mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: November 7.4hrs
Coldest month: August 26.8°C 80.2°F
Wettest month: June 322mm 12.7ins
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