Planning a trip to Ghana in November? Understanding the weather conditions can greatly enhance your travel experience. Here’s a detailed overview of what to expect in terms of temperature, rainfall, sunshine, and other weather factors during November in Ghana.
Temperature Averages
The average temperature in Accra, Ghana, during November is hot, around 27°C (80.6°F). This makes November a good time to visit Ghana. The weather is generally nice, so you can plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Daily Temperatures
- Normal Max/High Temperature: 31°C (88°F)
- Average Temperature: 27°C (81°F)
- Min/Low Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
Afternoons can be very hot with average high temperatures reaching 31°C (87.8°F). Overnight temperatures are generally fairly hot with an average low of 23°C (73.4°F). In November the mean daily temperature range/ variation is 8°C (14.4°F).
Regional Temperature Variations
In Ghana, the temperature rarely varies more than seven degrees between the different parts with the highest temperature +86°F in Accra to +86°F in Accra. So you should be able to pack for similar conditions wherever you go in the country.
- Akwida: around 30°C
- Navrongo: around 37°C
It's possible some days could be hotter, however, the temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages.
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Rainfall and Humidity
Precipitation averages for November are low, with 38mm (1.5 in) recorded across 4 days. November tends to be an extremely humid month with 83% humidity and 53 mm rainfall.
- Normal Precipitation: 38mm (1.5in)
- Number of Wet Days: 4 (13% probability of rain)
In Accra, the chance of a wet day over the course of November is very rapidly decreasing, starting the month at 33% and ending it at 8%. The average sliding 31-day rainfall during November in Accra is rapidly decreasing, starting the month at 2.1 inches. The risk of rain during the day in Accra is 63%.
November tends to be an extremely humid month with 83% humidity and 53 mm rainfall. In general the humidity tends to be a little lower in mountainous regions and more humid closer to water.
Sunshine and Daylight
The blue above Accra is slightly sunny with on average a welcome 7h 44' of resplendent sunshine daily. It is sunny approximately 65.9% of daylight hours and cloudy 34.1% of daylight hours.
- Average Sunlight per day: 07h 44'
- Average Daylight per day: 11h 51'
- Sunny Daylight Hours: 66%
- Cloudy Daylight Hours: 34%
Over the course of November in Accra, the length of the day is essentially constant. The shortest day of the month is November 30, with 11 hours, 50 minutes of daylight and the longest day is November 1, with 11 hours, 55 minutes of daylight.
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There are approximately 4h 00' per day when the sun is occluded by cloud, haze, fog etc.
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Additional Weather Details for Accra
Here are some additional weather details for Accra in November:
- Wind: November tends to offer light winds averaging 3 m/s. However, coastal cities may experience breezes during the mornings and afternoons.
- Sea Temperature: You can definitely swim in Accra in November, with the water temperature of +81°F and up.
The average hourly wind speed in Accra is essentially constant during November, remaining within 0.2 miles per hour of 6.0 miles per hour throughout. The hourly average wind direction in Accra throughout November is predominantly from the south, with a peak proportion of 78% on November 17.
The average surface water temperature in Accra is essentially constant during November, remaining within 1°F of 82°F throughout. The highest average surface water temperature during November is 82°F on November 24.
Packing Tips for November
The weather makes a difference when it comes to packing - especially which items should go in your suitcase. The tips below are designed to help you pack light and right without carrying more than necessary.
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- For light showers, an umbrella or a thin and light rain cape is usually sufficient, while more rain may require rainwear and rain boots.
- Warm - neither hot nor cool, are probably the most comfortable when you think of sunbathing. Shorts, shorter skirts or dresses, tank tops and t-shirts are the basics here. If you're going to a seaside resort, don't forget your swimwear and maybe even a snorkel, mask and flippers.
- Light winds are probably most comfortable in hot weather but is cooling in cool and cold weather. If it is hot (when the air temperature is about 30 degrees), the wind can have a warming effect. A thin, windproof jacket and long trousers help to counteract these effects.
- High humidity means that the air conducts heat to and from the skin more easily. For example, if the air is hot (above skin temperature), it will be harder to stay cool. On the other hand, if the air is cool or cold, it is more difficult to stay warm. In high humidity, the choice of clothing makes less of a difference. However, your physical activity plays a bigger role.
Climate Change in Ghana
Climate change in Ghana is having significant impacts on the people of Ghana. Climate change is expected worsen Ghana's water security problems, and this will have socioeconomic consequences. Agriculture and access to safe and reliable drinking water will be impacted. Reduced water supply will have a negative impact on hydropower, which provides 54% of the country's electricity capacity.
Climate change is expected to have different impacts across the country. The north of the country, which has a typically hot and dry climate, will become hotter and wetter, and increasing rainfall variability is expected to decrease crop yields, which could drive poverty and migration.
Ghana signed the Paris Climate Agreement in 2016. Ghana aims to avoid 64 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to a business-as-usual scenario for 2020-2030.
Monthly Weather Overview
Here’s a brief overview of Ghana’s weather throughout the year:
- January: Dry weather, excellent for wildlife watching.
- February: Fantastic for walking, especially in the south.
- March: Hottest month, temperatures can exceed 40°C in the north.
- April: Weather breaks, good for wildlife and travel deals.
- May: Heavy rain throughout the country.
- June: Wettest month, flooding is a risk in the north.
- July: Brief respite from wet weather in the south.
- August: Coolest month, changeable weather.
- September: Shoulder month, fine for travel.
- October: Good for wildlife watching, migratory birds around.
- November: Harmattan winds, can cause discomfort and poor visibility.
- December: Sunny weather, vibrant festivals.
The best month to visit Ghana is January, midway through the dry season. You could also make a good case for October.
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