Major city · Ghana
Tema
Skip Tema as a destination: it's an industrial port city. Use it only for a port transfer or a commuter train ride from Accra. Half a day is enough for the fish market.
Tema is Ghana's second-largest city and industrial hub, home to the country's biggest port. It has a lively fish market and a commuter train from Accra, but few tourist sights. Most travellers pass through on the way to the Volta region or Ada, not stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GHS
- Best months
- Nov–Mar, Aug
- avoid Apr–Jun (heavy rain)
- Airport
- ACC
- Nights
- 0
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tema191 ▾
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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 Tema, 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
- SafetyTema is generally safe, but the harbour and fish market area can be crowded and dirty.
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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.
- AirportACC Kotoka International Airport (About 30–45 min by taxi or tro-tro via the N1 motorway).
- Getting aroundTaxis and tro-tros are the main options.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerLocal beer (Club or Star)GH₵ 5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Tema to AccracheckGH₵ 50–80
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomGHS 100
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomGHS 150
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomGHS 250
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GHS 200 · Mid GHS 350 · High GHS 600
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 (About 30–45 min by taxi or tro-tro via the N1 motorway)
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Aug, Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tema: 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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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-tros are the main options. The N1 motorway connects Tema to Accra. The commuter train runs from Tema Community 1 station to Accra (check schedule).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Accra
goDoor to door: About 30–45 min
Commuter train or taxi via N1 motorway
Accra has markets, museums and nightlife.
Ada Foah
goDoor to door: About 1–1.5 h
Taxi or tro-tro east along the coast
Volta estuary sandbars and turtle nesting.
Kokrobite
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi via Accra, about 1 h
Beach town with surf and lodges.
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.
Community 1 area
Near the railway station and main road; basic hotels and guesthouses.
Harbour area
Closer to the fish market and port; limited options, mostly for business travellers.
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
- Mid
- GH₵ 250–400
- High
- GH₵ 400+
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room (e.g. Vienna City Hotel)1 × 1 night × GHS 300 | GHS 300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × GHS 350 | GHS 700 |
| Commuter train Accra–Tema one way2 × GHS 5 · check | GHS 10 |
| Taxi from Accra airport to Tema1 × GHS 150 · check | GHS 150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GHS 116 |
| Trip total≈ GHS 638 per person per day, bed included | GHS 1,276 |
2026 estimate in Ghanaian cedis; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tro-tro ride within Tema | GH₵ 2–5 |
| Taxi from Tema to Accracheck | GH₵ 50–80 |
| Fish at the market (per kg)check | GH₵ 15–30 |
| Bottle of water (0.5 L) | GH₵ 1–2 |
| Local beer (Club or Star) | GH₵ 5–8 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The fish market is closed on Tuesdays.
- The harbour area can be busy and dirty; watch your step.
- Commuter train schedules are not always reliable: check at the station.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire
- 192
- Ambulance
- 193
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police191
- Fire192
- Ambulance193
- General emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Commuter train Accra–Tema: about GH₵ 5, about 30 min (check)
- Taxi Accra airport → Tema: GH₵ 150–200 (check)
Say or show
- Akwaaba — Hello (ah-kwah-bah)
- Medaase — Thank you (me-dah-seh)
- Ɛyɛ sɛn? — How much? (eh-yeh sen)
- Mente aseɛ — I don't understand (men-teh ah-seh)
- Mepa wo kyɛw — Please (me-pah woh cheh-oo)
Twi (Akan) is widely spoken; English works in hotels and taxis.
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 Tema. 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–Jun (heavy rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas 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
- Place pages for the fish market and harbour with verified opening hours.
- Commuter train schedule page with real-time updates.
- Eat pages for local chop bars and seafood stalls.
Sources
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