Ghana, Ghana: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Ghana, Ghana? If you're planning to go to Ghana, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Ghana, Ghana

Based on the climate and weather in Ghana, the best time to go is December. See below for details.

Important essentials for Ghana, Ghana

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Ghana, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

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  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear out. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection possible.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly choice.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Ghana, Ghana by month

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January

January is really hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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February

If you are traveling to Ghana in February, you will notice that it can be very hot. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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March

March in Ghana is really hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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April

April in Ghana is extremely hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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May

May in Ghana can be sweltering and very stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) to high 80s F (low 30s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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June

June in Ghana is extremely warm and somewhat stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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July

July in Ghana is extremely warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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August

If you vacation in Ghana during August, you will probably notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.

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September

September in Ghana is hot and somewhat stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to low 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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October

October in Ghana is extremely warm and somewhat stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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November

If you are traveling to Ghana in November, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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December

If you vacation in Ghana during December, you might find that it is extremely warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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