Koforidua weather in March
In March, Koforidua sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 103 mm of rain across 19.3 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Koforidua's 5th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Koforidua's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
- 19.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:12 AM – 6:09 PM
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.61 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.0
- out of 10
Koforidua is capital city of Eastern Region.
- Founded
- 1875
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical March day in Koforidua reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 24 |
| 2 | 33 | 24 |
| 3 | 33 | 24 |
| 4 | 33 | 24 |
| 5 | 33 | 24 |
| 6 | 33 | 24 |
| 7 | 33 | 24 |
| 8 | 33 | 24 |
| 9 | 33 | 24 |
| 10 | 32 | 24 |
| 11 | 32 | 24 |
| 12 | 32 | 24 |
| 13 | 32 | 24 |
| 14 | 32 | 24 |
| 15 | 32 | 24 |
| 16 | 32 | 24 |
| 17 | 32 | 24 |
| 18 | 32 | 24 |
| 19 | 32 | 24 |
| 20 | 32 | 24 |
| 21 | 32 | 24 |
| 22 | 32 | 24 |
| 23 | 32 | 24 |
| 24 | 32 | 24 |
| 25 | 32 | 24 |
| 26 | 32 | 24 |
| 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 28 | 32 | 24 |
| 29 | 32 | 24 |
| 30 | 32 | 24 |
| 31 | 32 | 24 |
How March really feels in Koforidua
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Koforidua weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 23° | 40 | 8.2 | 11.7 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 33° / 24° | 59 | 12 | 11.8 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 32° / 24° | 103 | 19.3 | 12 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 32° / 24° | 115 | 21.1 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| May | 31° / 23° | 167 | 25.5 | 12.3 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 29° / 23° | 193 | 25.7 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 28° / 22° | 132 | 22 | 12.3 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 28° / 22° | 103 | 20.8 | 12.2 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 29° / 22° | 168 | 25.9 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 30° / 23° | 153 | 25.3 | 11.9 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 31° / 23° | 81 | 18.6 | 11.7 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 31° / 23° | 42 | 10.3 | 11.7 | 4.5 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 65%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
| Cloudier (%) | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 57 |
| 2 | 43 | 57 |
| 3 | 43 | 57 |
| 4 | 42 | 58 |
| 5 | 42 | 58 |
| 6 | 42 | 58 |
| 7 | 42 | 58 |
| 8 | 40 | 60 |
| 9 | 39 | 61 |
| 10 | 39 | 61 |
| 11 | 37 | 63 |
| 12 | 36 | 64 |
| 13 | 34 | 66 |
| 14 | 33 | 67 |
| 15 | 32 | 68 |
| 16 | 31 | 69 |
| 17 | 31 | 69 |
| 18 | 31 | 69 |
| 19 | 30 | 70 |
| 20 | 30 | 70 |
| 21 | 30 | 70 |
| 22 | 30 | 70 |
| 23 | 30 | 70 |
| 24 | 30 | 70 |
| 25 | 30 | 70 |
| 26 | 30 | 70 |
| 27 | 30 | 70 |
| 28 | 30 | 70 |
| 29 | 30 | 70 |
| 30 | 31 | 69 |
| 31 | 31 | 69 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Koforidua gets around 103 mm of rain over 19.3 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 63% and peaks near 66% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 57 |
| 4 | 58 |
| 5 | 59 |
| 6 | 59 |
| 7 | 60 |
| 8 | 60 |
| 9 | 61 |
| 10 | 62 |
| 11 | 62 |
| 12 | 63 |
| 13 | 64 |
| 14 | 64 |
| 15 | 65 |
| 16 | 65 |
| 17 | 65 |
| 18 | 65 |
| 19 | 65 |
| 20 | 65 |
| 21 | 65 |
| 22 | 65 |
| 23 | 65 |
| 24 | 65 |
| 25 | 65 |
| 26 | 65 |
| 27 | 65 |
| 28 | 65 |
| 29 | 65 |
| 30 | 65 |
| 31 | 66 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 78% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 80 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Miserable (%) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 80 | 18 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 78 | 19 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 78 | 19 |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 78 | 19 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 79 | 18 |
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 79 | 18 |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 79 | 18 |
| 8 | 1 | 2 | 79 | 18 |
| 9 | 1 | 2 | 79 | 18 |
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 80 | 18 |
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 80 | 18 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 19 |
| 13 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 19 |
| 14 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 19 |
| 15 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 19 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 19 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 19 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 19 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 19 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
Wind in March
Winds average 8 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:18 AM to 6:05 AM, and sunset from 6:10 PM to 6:07 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:10 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:10 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:10 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:10 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:10 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:10 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:10 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:10 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:10 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:10 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:10 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:10 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:10 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:10 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:10 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:09 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:09 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:09 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:09 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:09 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:09 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:08 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:08 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:06 | 6:08 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:06 | 6:08 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:07 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:07 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.61 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.99 kWh/m² to a high of 5.61 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 5.61 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Koforidua
In March, Koforidua sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Koforidua sees seasonal dust haze (January–April), heaviest in February.
Is March a good time to visit Koforidua?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Koforidua.
What to pack for Koforidua in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Koforidua sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 19 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Koforidua in March
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 67 km away) is warmest in May at about 29°C and coldest in August near 23°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 24 | Warm |
| Aug | 23 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 25 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Koforidua in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Koforidua peaks around April 10 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Koforidua in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Koforidua is worst in January — around 97 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.4× the cleanest month (August, 22 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 97 | 76 | 42 | 38 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 32 | 40 | 78 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 97 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 76 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 42 | Poor |
| Apr | 38 | Poor |
| May | 26 | Moderate |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 23 | Moderate |
| Oct | 32 | Moderate |
| Nov | 40 | Poor |
| Dec | 78 | Unhealthy |
Where is Koforidua?
Koforidua sits at 6.1°N, 0.3°W, 172 m above sea level, in Ghana. The nearest listed city is Suhum, 22 km away.
Topography around Koforidua
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Koforidua.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Koforidua has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 332 m around an average of 216 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 586 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 838 m.
The land around Koforidua is covered by artificial surfaces (54%) and trees (39%) within 3 km, trees (79%) within 16 km, and trees (48%) within 80 km.
Ghana travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 38% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,257
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.8
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 25.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 540
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Koforidua (6.0941°, -0.2591°, elevation 172 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).