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Tamale in April

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (hottest, 38–39°C (100–102°F)), Jul–Sep (wettest).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
37°C (99°F) / 26°C (79°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Ghana overall
Prices
Low
Ghana overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Tamale

Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (hottest, 38–39°C (100–102°F)), Jul–Sep (wettest).

Is another month better than April?

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages
  • TamaleHighs around 37 °C (99 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 8 days
  • Northern savanna, Ghana · Tamale, Mole, Bolgatanga, Wahot

    One rainy season (May–Oct). Mole's game gathers at waterholes Jan–Apr; March–April tops 40 °C (104 °F) and Harmattan dust dims December–February.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Ghana overall
Low
Prices · Ghana overall
Low

Ghana overall: The first heavy rains on the coast; Easter is a big travel weekend.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Apr: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Apr: 37 °C (99 °F)

    Jan: 36 °C (97 °F)

  • Night low

    Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Apr: 8

    Jan: 1 (better)

  • Crowds

    Apr: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Apr: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 0

    Jan: 0

April: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (hottest, 38–39°C), Jul–Sep (wettest).

January: Inside Tamale's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler nights).

Tamale: 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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