Cape Coast Castle
Ghana UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cape Coast Castle is a historic castle, factory, and former slave market located in Cape Coast, Ghana. Established in 1652, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Ghana.
Planning a visit
The driest weather occurs in January and February, when temperatures reach highs of 29 °C and rain is minimal. August is another relatively dry month, with highs of 25 °C and lows of 23 °C. Rainfall is heaviest from May through July and in October, with nearly every day seeing some rain during those periods. The castle is located 126 km from Accra. The nearest airport is Takoradi Airport, 63 km away, while Kotoka International Airport in Accra is 131 km away.
You can combine a trip to the castle with visits to other nearby historical and natural sites. Elmina Castle is located 12.1 km away, and Fort Amsterdam is 19.1 km from the site. For nature, Kakum National Park is 31.9 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is June, with about 246 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 17 | 24 | 75 | 105 | 227 | 246 | 80 | 35 | 64 | 112 | 59 | 31 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 16 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
