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When to go · Tumu

Tumu in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy, road can be muddy).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
Ghana overall
Prices
Medium
Ghana overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Tumu

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy, road can be muddy).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • TumuHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 9 days

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).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Tumu, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 9

    Jan: 0 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy, road can be muddy).

January: Inside Tumu's best window: Nov–Mar (dry season).

Tumu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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