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Hamile
Spend a few hours at the border market and Twin Hamile Border, then stay overnight in nearby Lambussie or Nandom.
Hamile is a small border town in the Upper West Region, best for a short cultural stop to see the market and border crossing; accommodation is very limited, so plan a night elsewhere.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GHS
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (dry season)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy)
- Airport
- WLE
- Nights
- 0–1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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 Hamile191 ▾
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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 Hamile, 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
- SafetyHamile is generally safe for daytime visits; stay alert at border checks, keep valuables hidden, and avoid traveling after dark on unpaved roads.
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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.
- AirportWLE Wa Airport (Domestic flights from Accra; about 2 h drive to Hamile.).
- Getting aroundPragya yellow tricycles are the cheapest intra‑town option; shared taxis serve routes to Lambussie, Nandom and Tumu; the town centre is walkable.
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
- WLE Wa Airport (Domestic flights from Accra; about 2 h drive to Hamile.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hamile: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°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
Pragya yellow tricycles are the cheapest intra‑town option; shared taxis serve routes to Lambussie, Nandom and Tumu; the town centre is walkable.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wa
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Shared taxi from Hamile (≈30 km (19 mi)) about 45 min; road may be rough after rain.Shared taxi from Hamile (≈19 mi (30 km)) about 45 min; road may be rough after rain.
Regional capital with market, museum and airport.
Nandom
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Shared taxi via Nandom‑Lambussie road (≈45 km (28 mi)) about 1 h 15 min.Shared taxi via Nandom‑Lambussie road (≈28 mi (45 km)) about 1 h 15 min.
Visit the historic Nandom market and nearby waterfalls.
Tumu
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
Public trotros from Tumu station to Hamile (≈70 km (43 mi)) 2 h, early morning departure.Public trotros from Tumu station to Hamile (≈43 mi (70 km)) 2 h, early morning departure.
Check trotros schedule; services may be infrequent.
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.
Local rest houses
Basic rooms for traders; limited comfort, book in advance if possible.
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₵50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- GH₵80–120 excl. bed
- High
- GH₵120+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic rest house room1 × 1 night × GHS 30 | GHS 30 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GHS 50 | GHS 50 |
| Pragya tricycle ride (5 km)1 × GHS 5 · check | GHS 5 |
| Shared taxi to Lambussie (30 km)1 × GHS 15 · check | GHS 15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GHS 10 |
| Trip total≈ GHS 110 per person per day, bed included | GHS 110 |
single night, check availability
2026 estimate in Ghanaian cedi; flights and long‑distance transport excluded.
Watch out
Safety
- Border checks can cause delays; keep passport handy.
- Roads to/from Hamile can be rough, especially after rain.
- Limited medical facilities; carry basic supplies.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire
- 192
- Ambulance
- 193
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My bed tonight
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Mɛma wo address noTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Fire192
- Ambulance193
Embassy
US consulate is in Accra; Ghanaian embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pragya tricycle (within town): about GH₵5 per ride (check)
- Shared taxi to Lambussie: about GH₵15 one‑way (check)
Say or show
- Mepa wo kyɛw — Excuse me / Sorry (meh-pah woh cheh)
- Medase — Thank you (meh-dah-seh)
- Ɛhe na ɛka? — How much is it? (eh-heh nah eh-kah)
- Ɛhe na adwuma no wɔ? — Where is the market? (eh-heh nah ah-joo-ma noh woh)
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 Hamile. 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 (dry season) · avoid May–Oct (rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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