When to go · Cape Coast
Cape Coast in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry season, less rain)). Across Ghana: The short dry spell in the south; Chale Wote street-art festival and Homowo in Accra (check dates).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 28°C82°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- Ghana overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Ghana overall
Verdict
GoodGhana month rating
Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry season, less rain)). Across Ghana: The short dry spell in the south; Chale Wote street-art festival and Homowo in Accra (check dates).
Weather in August
- Cape CoastHighs around 28 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 82 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 9 days
- Coast, Ghana · Accra, Cape Coast, Elmina, Busua, Adafine
Two rainy seasons: the long one peaks in June, a shorter one in October. July–August is often a cooler, drier spell on the coast.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ghana overall
- Medium
- Prices · Ghana overall
- Medium
Ghana overall: The short dry spell in the south; Chale Wote street-art festival and Homowo in Accra (check dates).
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.