🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Kumasi 🇬🇭

Cape Town, South Africa vs Kumasi, Ghana — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kumasi is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 123 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇬🇭 Kumasi
Avg annual high22°C31°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)February (34°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)August (22°C low)
Rainy days / year89212
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberJanuary, November, December

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇬🇭 Kumasi

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in February (34°C), coldest lows in August (22°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Kumasi warmer?

Kumasi is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Kumasi?

Kumasi is rainier — Cape Town sees about 123 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Kumasi?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Kumasi is best around January, November, December.

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