Cape Coast weather
At 7:45 PM local time it was mostly clear and 28°C (82°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Aug, Nov–Feb. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cape Coast, Central, Ghana.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 35%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Aug, Nov–FebOff season May–Jun
About Cape Coast weather
Is it raining in Cape Coast right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 28° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Cape Coast this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Cape Coast lately?
In the past 7 days, Cape Coast had 5 rainy days and 21.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cape Coast?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Cape Coast weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cape Coast?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cape Coast is Aug, Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (78°F) in August to 30°C (85°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Cape Coast?
June is the wettest month, with about 259 mm (10.2 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 33 mm (1.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Cape Coast?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
Does Cape Coast have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–Jun, Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Aug, Dec–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months