Major city · Ghana
Koforidua
Spend a half‑day in Koforidua for a quick market visit and a waterfall hike; one full day if you want both Boti Falls and the local bead market.
Koforidua is the commercial hub of Ghana's Eastern Region, about a 2‑hour drive north of Accra. Its main attractions are the central market (Thursday), nearby waterfalls (Boti and Akaa), and the sacred Obuo Tabri mountain. A short stay covers the market and one waterfall; a full day adds a second waterfall and a stroll through the bead market.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GHS
- Best months
- Nov–Mar, Aug
- avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- Kotoka International Airport, Accra (ACC)
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Koforidua191 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Koforidua, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS, GH₵).Ghana-wide
- SIM or eSIMMTN has the widest coverage, with Telecel (ex-Vodafone) and AT as alternatives…Ghana-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap.Ghana-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is added.Ghana-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ghana-wide
- SafetyKoforidua is generally safe for day visitors; keep valuables secure in taxis and avoid isolated paths after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; public toilets charge a few cedis.Ghana-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 192 fire · 193 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday mornings are for church and many shops open late; offices close on public holidays.Ghana-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckACC Kotoka International Airport, Accra (No airport at Koforidua; drive from Accra about 2 h by road via Aburi or Suhum — check traffic.).
- Getting aroundTaxis and tro‑tro minibusses are the main public transport; most car‑hire points are near the Total stations in the CBD.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse or hostel, a night, per personGHS 80
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomGHS 350
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomGHS 500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GHS 150 · Mid GHS 250 · High GHS 400
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ACC Kotoka International Airport, Accra (No airport at Koforidua; drive from Accra about 2 h by road via Aburi or Suhum — check traffic.)
Map of Koforidua
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Mixed: Aug. Avoid: Apr–Jul, Sep–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Koforidua: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis and tro‑tro minibusses are the main public transport; most car‑hire points are near the Total stations in the CBD. Walking is feasible for the market and nearby falls (about 5 km each way).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Boti Falls
goDoor to door: 30 min total
Taxi or tro‑tro from the CBD, ~15 min drive
200 steps down to the pool; bring water shoes.
Akaa Falls
goDoor to door: 45 min total
Taxi or tro‑tro, ~20 min drive
Scenic walk, less crowded than Boti.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Capital View
Business hotel, 160 rooms, on the outskirts of the CBD; price from GH₵260
MacDic Royal Plaza
3‑star hotel near Obuo Tabri, 40 rooms; amenities include pool and restaurant
St. James
Budget option, price from GH₵80, free Wi‑Fi and parking
J. Met Hotels
1‑star, 27 rooms, price from GH₵90
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- GH₵150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- GH₵250–400 excl. bed
- High
- GH₵400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × GHS 350 | GHS 350 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GHS 250 | GHS 250 |
| Taxi from Accra (2 h)1 × GHS 150 · check | GHS 150 |
| Waterfall entry fee1 × GHS 10 · check | GHS 10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GHS 76 |
| Trip total≈ GHS 836 per person per day, bed included | GHS 836 |
2026 estimate in Ghanaian cedi; flights and car hire excluded.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be slow in rainy months; allow extra travel time to waterfalls.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire
- 192
- Ambulance
- 193
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Emergency
- Police191
- Fire192
- Ambulance193
Embassy
US embassy in Accra; consulate in Kumasi (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Accra → Koforidua (taxi, 2 h): about GH₵150, check traffic
Say or show
- Ɛhe na ɛkɔ? — How much does this cost?
- Ɛhe na adwumayɛbea no wɔ? — Where is the market?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Koforidua. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar, Aug · avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a guided waterfall tour for safety on rainy days.
- Combine market and bead‑shop visit in a single walking loop.
Sources
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