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Outdoor activities Potential

43/100

Poor

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

August, January

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February, March, April, May, June, October

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Weather

25°C – 28°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Kakum National Park?

The best time to visit Kakum National Park for hiking is August, January, February, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Kakum National Park, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Kakum National Park

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
36Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°24
February
35Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°33
March
28Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°78
April
20Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°120
May
9Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°196
June
13Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°251
July
35Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°93
August
43Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°45
September
34Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°73
October
17Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°142
November
26Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°82
December
34Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°36

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Kakum National Park

When is the best time to visit Kakum National Park for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Kakum National Park for outdoor activities is typically in August, January, February, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Kakum National Park?

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Rainy season typically: May–June. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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