Elmina Castle
Ghana UNESCO World Heritage Site
Elmina Castle is a cultural heritage site, fort, castle, and factory located in the Central Region of Ghana. Established in 1482, it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the sights of the country on this site. It is also the sight with the highest rank by English Wikipedia lookups among the countrys sights.
Planning a visit
August is the driest month with 37 mm of rain on about 16 days and a daily high of 25 °C and low of 23 °C. January and February also have lower rainfall, with 17 mm and 26 mm respectively. June is the wettest month with 249 mm of rain on about 28 days and temperatures ranging from a high of 27 °C to a low of 24 °C. Temperatures remain relatively constant throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 25 °C to 29 °C and daily lows from 23 °C to 26 °C.
The nearest airport is Takoradi Airport in Sekondi-Takoradi, located 52 km away, while Kotoka International Airport in Accra is 143 km away. The capital Accra is 138 km away. Nearby places to visit include Cape Coast Castle at 12.1 km, Kakum National Park at 30.4 km, and Fort Amsterdam at 30.8 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is June, with about 249 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 | 26 | 75 | 108 | 224 | 249 | 84 | 37 | 66 | 117 | 63 | 32 |
| 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.
