Travel advisory · GhanaSome governments advise against travel to parts of Ghana.The warnings cover only these areas: Bawku, Upper East Region border areas with Burkina Faso and Togo.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Bawku · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, UK
- Upper East Region border areas with Burkina Faso and Togo · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, US
Also named by one government: Garu (Germany), Nalerigu (Germany), North East Region border areas with Burkina Faso and Togo (Germany), Northern border with Burkina Faso (Tumu, Navrongo, Bawku) (France), Tempane (Germany), Upper West Region border areas with Burkina Faso and Togo (Germany), Walewale (Germany), Zebilla (Germany), 25 km strip along the Burkina Faso border (Canada), 5 to 10 km strip along the Togo border between Gambaga and Chunbawso (France), Bimbila to Togo border (France), Côte d'Ivoire border areas, Bono Region (Germany), Côte d'Ivoire border areas, Savannah Region (Germany), Côte d'Ivoire border, northwest part (France), Gbelé National Park and surroundings (France), Northeast Region (US), Northern areas of Ghana (Italy), Savannah Region west of the N12 highway (US), Sawla-Kuna-Talba District, Savannah Region (Italy), Upper West Region (US), Western border with Burkina Faso (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | Jul 7, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Erhöhte Vorsicht im übrigen Land (Kriminalität, landesweite Demonstrationen) (regional advisories) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution in Ghana due to crime | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Increased caution (yellow zone) for the rest of the country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Ghana
Ghana is a trip built around Atlantic coast castles, palm-lined sandy beaches and kente cloth. It suits travelers who want history, food and time by the sea.
Ghana sits on West Africa's Atlantic shore, with Accra as its capital and largest city. The coast is the main draw: about 560 kilometers (350 miles) of sandy beaches lined with palms, and more than 30 forts and castles. Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, and their history centers on the gold and slave trades. Inland, Kumasi was the center of the former Ashanti Empire.
The weather divides by region. The east coast is warm and comparatively dry, the southwest is hot and humid, and the north is hot and dry. Wli Falls is the largest waterfall in West Africa. Food is a reason to go too: banku and kenkey, both cornmeal staples, often come with fried fish or grilled tilapia and pepper sauce. Plan a few days on the coast, then add Kumasi or Wli Falls if your trip allows.
Five things to know before Ghana
- Check your visa before you book flights
Visa rules depend on your passport. Check the requirements on an official government site before you book flights. Visas and entry
- Carry cedi for daily spending
The cedi is Ghana's national currency. Carry enough cedi for daily spending, and ask your hotel about card payments before you arrive. Money and costs
- Download offline maps before you leave Accra
A local SIM or eSIM gives you mobile data for maps and bookings. Download offline maps for your routes before you leave Accra. Phones and eSIM
- Book a guided tour at Cape Coast and Elmina castles
The Cape Coast Castle Museum and the St. George's Castle (Elmina Castle) Museum both offer guided tours that explain the gold and slave trades. Ask each museum for current tour times before you travel. Cape Coast
- Carry a torch and power bank for dumsor
Dumsor is the local word for power outages. Electricity shortages caused severe outages in 2015 and 2016. Carry a torch and a fully charged power bank, and ask your hotel whether it has a generator.
Ghana travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Capital and largest city, on the Atlantic coast.
Read the guideKumasiCentre of the former Ashanti Empire and its history.
Read the guideCape CoastCape Coast and Elmina castles, with Atlantic beaches nearby.
Read the guideVisas and entryVisa rules by passport and how to check them.
Read the guideGetting aroundOptions for travel between Accra, Kumasi and the coast.
Read the guideCultureKente cloth, Adinkra symbols, highlife and festival dances.
Read the guide
Destinations in Ghana
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryClear5 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Harmattan hazeJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 15 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Harmattan haze
- FebruaryClear8 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Harmattan, dryFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
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- 0
Harmattan, dry
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh31°Low27°Rains beginMarchPartly cloudy
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains begin
- AprilRain15 rainy daysHigh31°Low27°Major rainsAprilRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Major rains
- MayRain22 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Rainy seasonMayRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 147 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy season
- JuneRain24 rainy daysHigh28°Low25°Rainy seasonJuneRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 206 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy season
- JulyRain16 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Short dry spellJulyRain
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 82 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Short dry spell
- AugustPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh26°Low23°Dry, hotAugustPartly cloudy
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- SeptemberRain18 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Rains returnSeptemberRain
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 103 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains return
- OctoberRain21 rainy daysHigh29°Low24°Rainy seasonOctoberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 137 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy season
- NovemberRain16 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Dry, warmNovemberRain
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- DecemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Harmattan, dryDecemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Harmattan, dry
Average daily high and low in Accra, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Ghana
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
30
- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 65%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 92%
Ghana
08:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today31°24°92%Monday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 92%.
- Tue30°24°96%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 96%.
- Wed31°24°63%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 63%.
- Thu32°24°37%Thursday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 37%.
- Fri32°24°20%Friday: Cloudy. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Sat32°24°19%Saturday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 19%.
- Sun32°24°25%Sunday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 25%.
Updated 05:04 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 11.65 GHS
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Festivals by month
- JanKente FestivalKumasi
- Feb
- MarKpledjoo FestivalAccra
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- JulAdae Kese FestivalKumasi
- AugYaa Asantewaa festivalKumasiHomowo FestivalAccra
- SepKwame Nkrumah FestivalAccraAkyempem FestivalKumasi
- Oct
- NovNkyidwo FestivalKumasi
- DecAfrochellaAccra
Before you go to Ghana
Ghana FAQ
Do I need a visa for Ghana?
It depends on your passport. Check the rules for your passport on an official government site before you apply.
How many days do I need in Ghana?
A week gives time for Accra and the Cape Coast castles. Kumasi is inland, so add it only if you have the time.
Is Ghana safe for tourists?
Ghana ranked 55th most peaceful country in the world in 2024. Check current travel advice for northern Ghana, where a 1994 conflict between the Konkomba and other groups caused many deaths.
Is tipping expected in Ghana?
Check the bill for a service charge before you add a tip.
What food should I try in Ghana?
Banku or kenkey with fried tilapia and pepper sauce is a common meal, and jollof rice is common at most meals. Fufu is the best-known Ghanaian dish abroad.
Where can I buy kente cloth in Ghana?
Agbozume has a kente market that draws buyers from all over West Africa. Agortime is the other main weaving center.