Upper West weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Upper West, Ghana. Like most weather services, we show Upper West at one spot: Jirapa, its largest city. At 9:45 PM local time it was mostly clear and 28°C (82°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Jan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 24%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–JanOff season Apr–May, Jul–Sep
About Jirapa weather
Is it raining in Jirapa right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 28° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Jirapa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 36–39° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Monday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Jirapa lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Jirapa?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Upper West weather by month
When is the best time to visit Upper West?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Upper West is Oct–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–May, Jul–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (84°F) in August to 38°C (101°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Upper West?
August is the wettest month, with about 260 mm (10.2 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Upper West?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 38°C (101°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
Does Upper West have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Jirapa), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Upper West
Weather can differ a lot within Upper West: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.