AI-generatedCape Coast at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep, Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- Mar · 32°
- Warmest sea
- May · 28.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,130 h
- Rain a year
- 1,254 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 21 m
Climate in Cape Coast
Cape Coast has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while August is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Cape Coast is moderately sunny; November is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cape Coast
The best time to visit Cape Coast is from July to September and from December to January. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in January. The rainy season is from May to June and in October; the wettest month is June with 231 mm.
Cape Coast through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cape Coast in the dry season
Jul – Sep, Nov – Apr
Fair
- 28–32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 166 rainy days in all
Cape Coast in the rainy season
May – Jun, Oct
Fair
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jun, Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: July – September, December – January
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:5017:51
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:37–06:18 · evening 17:23–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:29–05:37 · evening 18:04–18:12
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Cape Coast compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 29° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The sea warms from 25° to 27°.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 25° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in Cape Coast in October?
In October, Cape Coast is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 140 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cape Coast.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 1 min05:50 – 17:51
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 13 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %65 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Cape Coast
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Cape Coast: score 49 against 44. In August, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in August. August has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 49better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | 26.6° | 23.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 hbetter | 3.7 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 18better |
| Rainfall | 140 mm | 65 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cape Coast month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
47January31° · Sea 27° · 5.7 h
In January, Cape Coast is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 37 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Cape Coast – and yet one of the best months here.
Cape Coast in January41February32° · Sea 28° · 6.5 h
In February, Cape Coast is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 51 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Cape Coast.
Cape Coast in February32March32° · Sea 28° · 6.5 h
In March, Cape Coast is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 85 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cape Coast.
Cape Coast in March35April32° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h
In April, Cape Coast is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 103 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cape Coast.
Cape Coast in April37May31° · Sea 29° · 6.4 h
In May, Cape Coast is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 198 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cape Coast.
Cape Coast in May42June29° · Sea 27° · 4.7 h
In June, Cape Coast is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 231 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Cape Coast.
Cape Coast in June47July28° · Sea 25° · 4.3 h
In July, Cape Coast is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 99 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Cape Coast – and yet one of the best months here.
Cape Coast in July49August28° · Sea 23° · 3.7 h
In August, Cape Coast is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 65 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Cape Coast – and yet one of the best months here.
Cape Coast in August45September29° · Sea 24° · 4.3 h
In September, Cape Coast is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 108 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Cape Coast – and yet one of the best months here.
Cape Coast in September44October30° · Sea 27° · 6.6 h
In October, Cape Coast is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 140 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cape Coast.
Cape Coast in October42November31° · Sea 28° · 7.6 h
In November, Cape Coast is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 89 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Cape Coast.
Cape Coast in November44December31° · Sea 28° · 6.8 h
In December, Cape Coast is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Cape Coast – and yet one of the best months here.
Cape Coast in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cape Coast
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (22°), the warmest in March (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 47 | 31° | 24° | 27.3° | 5.7 h | 12 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 41 | 32° | 25° | 27.6° | 6.5 h | 14 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 32° | 25° | 28.1° | 6.5 h | 19 | 85 |
| AprilApr | 35 | 32° | 25° | 28.4° | 7.0 h | 21 | 103 |
| MayMay | 37 | 31° | 24° | 28.6° | 6.4 h | 27 | 198 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 29° | 24° | 26.9° | 4.7 h | 26 | 231 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 28° | 23° | 24.5° | 4.3 h | 21 | 99 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 28° | 22° | 23.2° | 3.7 h | 18 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 45 | 29° | 23° | 24.2° | 4.3 h | 23 | 108 |
| OctoberOct | 44 | 30° | 23° | 26.6° | 6.6 h | 27 | 140 |
| NovemberNov | 42 | 31° | 24° | 28.3° | 7.6 h | 23 | 89 |
| DecemberDec | 44 | 31° | 24° | 28.1° | 6.8 h | 15 | 49 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
5.11° N, 1.25° W · 21 m · Africa/Accra
Sea temperature in Cape Coast
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.2 – 27.3 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Cape Coast ranges from 23.2 °C in August to 28.6 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in March. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 27.8 and 29.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.3° | 26.3° | 28.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.6° | 27.1° | 28.5° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.1° | 27.6° | 28.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.4° | 27.5° | 29.0° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.6° | 27.8° | 29.4° | warm |
| JuneJun | 26.9° | 26.0° | 27.7° | warm |
| JulyJul | 24.5° | 23.8° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 23.2° | 22.7° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.2° | 23.2° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 26.6° | 25.2° | 27.3° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.3° | 27.8° | 28.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.1° | 27.5° | 28.7° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Cape Coast
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Cape Coast, 55 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Cape Coast: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Cape Coast has about 27 rainy days with 140 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Cape Coast
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Cape Coast
How breezy and how cloudy Cape Coast is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cape Coast typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Cape Coast: mostly cloudy, with about 6.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Cape Coast
How often the day gets hot in Cape Coast (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Cape Coast has about 13 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Cape Coast
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Cape Coast in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cape Coast has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 48) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 34).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
- 38
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
- 44
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 46
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 45 min
- Distance
- 5,160 km
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Cape Coast vs Elmina
In October the holiday weather in Cape Coast and Elmina is about equally good (score 44 vs 45). During the day it is about as warm in Elmina as in Cape Coast. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Cape Coast | Elmina |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 27 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep, Dec – Jan | Jul, Sep, Nov – Apr |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Cape Coast
When is the best time to visit Cape Coast?
The best time to visit Cape Coast is from July to September and from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Cape Coast?
The sea temperature in Cape Coast ranges from 23.2 °C in August to 28.6 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Cape Coast in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Cape Coast?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. August is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Cape Coast?
The rainy season is from May to June and in October; the wettest month is June with 231 mm. The driest month is January with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cape Coast get?
Cape Coast gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 7.6 hours a day; in August there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Cape Coast in?
Cape Coast is on UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to Cape Coast?
A nonstop flight from London to Cape Coast takes about 6 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,160 km.
Which school holidays are best for Cape Coast?
Cape Coast has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 48) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 38, summer holidays 48, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 46.