Climate in Ghana
Variation between day and night temperatures is relatively small, but greater in the north, especially in January, on account of the harmattan. Climatic differences between various parts of the country are affected by the sun’s journey north or south of the equator and the corresponding position of the intertropical convergence one, the boundary between the moist southwesterly winds and the dry northeasterly winds. Except in the north, there are two rainy seasons, from April to June and from September to November.
In the north squalls occur in March and April, followed by occasional rain until August and September, when the rainfall reaches its peak. Temperatures range between 21C and 32C (70F – 90F), relative humidity between 50% and 80%. Rainfall ranges from 30 to 80 inches a year. The harmattan, a dry desert wind, blows from the northeast from December to March lowering the humidity and causing hot day and cool nights in the north. The effect of this wind is felt in the south during January. In most areas, temperatures are highest in March and lowest in August after the rains.
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Shopping in Ghana
Andinkra cloth, wooden stools, dolls for fertility and other magical purposes, real or simulated gold weights, wood carvings, ceramics, jewelry, brassware and oware game board are some specialities of Ghana. Custom-made coffin is a unsual stuff which your eyes can catch. In choosing your specialized coffin, the tradition is to select something that represents you, or something you always wanted but could never have. (Businessmen might choose a Mercedes-Benz-shaped coffin; fishermen might choose one carved to resemble a big fish.)
You can look for kente cloth, an expensive material worn on ceremonial occasions. The colorful geometric patterns have historic
Ghana: Information for Travellers
Capital: Accra.
Languages: English; more than 50 tribal languages, including Dagbani, Fante, Twi, Ewe and Ga.
Predominant Religions: Animist, Christian, Islamic.
Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Daylight Saving Time is not observed.
Telephone Codes: 233, country code.
Electrical Power
Electric Power is 230V running at 50Hz. The Plug types used are :
Round pins with ground - view
Rectangular blade plug - view
MONEY
Official Currency: 100 pesewas=1 Cedi
Current Exchange Rate: Today's Exchange Rate
The Cedi is far from stable and fluctuates against foreign currencies daily. Bank rates are slightly lower than those obtained from Forex bureaus. Barclays Bank will
Burkina Faso : Climate
average temperature in Ouagadougou is 41°C (106°F); humi dity is only 12% to 16%. The harmattan, a dry east wind, brings with it spells of considerable heat from March to May. From May to October, the climate is hot and wet, and from November to March, comfortable and dry. Average rainfall varies from 40 inches in the south to less than 10 inches in the extreme north and northeast. The rainy season lasts a maximum of five months, from May to October.
Burundi : Climate
Burundi in general has a tropical highland climate, with a considerable daily temperature range in many areas. Temperature also varies from one region to another, chiefly as a result of differences in altitude. The central plateau enjoys cool weather, with an average temperature of 20°C. The area around Lake Tanganyika is warmer, averaging 23°C (73°F). Bujumbura's average annual temperature is 25°C (78°F). Rain is irregular, falling most heavily in the northwest. Dry seasons vary in length, and there are sometimes long periods of no rain. However, four seasons can be distinguished; the long dry season (June - August);
Weather and climate
The best time to visit the highlands (Addis Ababa) is October-June. From July-September, it's hotter by about 10 F/5 C and can rain in strong (though infrequent) downpours (called "the big rains"). Around Addis, it can also rain a bit February-June ("the little rains"). Temperatures range 77-59 F/25-15 C. Because of the elevation of most of the country, it's advisable to bring a sweater year-round.
