Best Time to Visit Cape Coast for Backpacking – August Scores 57/100

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57/100

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August, January

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February, March, April, May, June, October

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25°C – 28°C

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The best time to visit Cape Coast for backpacking is August, January, February, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cape Coast

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	31°	24	6.5	79%	dry
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	33	7.2	78%	dry
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	32°	78	10.1	81%	shoulder
April	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	32°	120	13.8	82%	shoulder
May	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	28°	31°	196	18.7	84%	wet
June	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	26°	29°	251	21.8	87%	wet
July	54Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	28°	93	14.3	88%	shoulder
August	57Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	27°	45	14	89%	dry
September	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	26°	28°	73	15.4	88%	shoulder
October	54Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	30°	142	19.3	85%	shoulder
November	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	31°	82	12.7	83%	shoulder
December	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	31°	36	7.7	81%	dry