Western weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Western, Ghana. Like most weather services, we show Western at one spot: Takoradi, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was clear and 26°C (78°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Aug, Nov–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 5%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Aug, Nov–FebOff season May–Jun
About Takoradi weather
Is it raining in Takoradi right now?
No. It’s clear and 26° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Takoradi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–32° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Takoradi lately?
In the past 7 days, Takoradi had 7 rainy days and 27.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Takoradi?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Western weather by month
When is the best time to visit Western?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Western is Aug, Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in August to 30°C (87°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Western?
June is the wettest month, with about 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 36 mm (1.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Western?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (87°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
Does Western have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–Jun, Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Aug, Dec–Jan is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Western?
The sea is warmest in May at about 29°C (85°F) and coolest in August at about 23°C (73°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Year-round.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Takoradi), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Western
Weather can differ a lot within Western: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takoradi | Aug, Nov–Feb | Apr–Jun, Oct | 27–30°C | 1,486 mm |
| Sekondi | Aug, Nov–Feb | Apr–Jun, Oct | 27–30°C | 1,486 mm |
| Sekondi-Takoradi | Aug, Nov–Feb | Apr–Jun, Oct | 27–30°C | 1,486 mm |
| Tarkwa | Aug, Dec–Feb | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | 27–33°C | 1,560 mm |
| Prestea | Aug, Dec–Jan | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | 27–33°C | 1,560 mm |
| Esim | Aug, Nov–Feb | Apr–Jun, Oct | 26–30°C | 1,502 mm |
| Elubo | Aug, Dec–Feb | Apr–Jun, Oct | 27–32°C | 1,566 mm |
| Shama Junction | Aug, Nov–Feb | Apr–Jun, Oct | 27–30°C | 1,486 mm |