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 * __Weather in Ghana__**:

The climate in Ghana is very similar to the climate of its surrounding region (countries such as Nigeria and Togo). The country experiences a tropical climate throughout as it is ‘warm and dry’ along the southeast coast, ‘hot and dry’ in the north of Ghana, and ‘hot and humid’ in the southwest.

Since Ghana is located very close to the equator, the country has two primary seasons: wet and dry. Like most tropical countries, Ghana’s rainy seasons occur periodically throughout the year. In the north of the country there is only one rainy season in May/June, yet along the coast, two rainy seasons occur with one in May/June and the other in October. The overall distribution of rainfall is known to be greater slightly inland than directly on the coast (which is explained by the cool ocean current along the coast and wind patterns).

During the dry season, which takes place in December through February, temperatures range from 27 – 36 C (80 – 90 F) during the day and 18 – 26 C (70s F) at night. This period of time is generally the best season to visit Ghana, as the second dry season in July and August is hotter and the rainy seasons are very wet and can be windy. The over temperature range is estimated to be 25 – 29 C.