Beach near Tamale, Ghana

Tamale Travel Guide

Ghana

Tamale is a city of 360,579 people in northern Ghana and an important urban centre for the country’s northern region. It sits inland, away from Ghana’s coast, with a tropical savanna climate and distinct wet and dry seasons.

Most visitors arrive by air through Tamale Airport (TML), the city’s listed airport. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Tamale, so beach trips require travelling beyond the immediate area.

Manual search
—

Local time

360,579

Population

2,909 miles away

Google Maps

Maps

Weather in Tamale

Thu

31°

Fri

30°

Sat

31°

Know before you go

Pays in GHS

Plug type Type D & Type G

Emergency 112

Dial code +233

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Ghana, but it is becoming more common, especially in tourist areas, as a reward for good service.

Best time to visit Tamale

Jan

36°0

Feb

38°0

Mar

38°5

Apr

37°8

May

35°11

Jun

32°13

Jul

30°22

Aug

30°24

Sep

30°23

Oct

32°13

Nov

34°2

Dec

35°0

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Tamale

  1. Tamale Central Mosque

    muslim place of worship

    0.2 km

  2. Kaladan Park

    park

    0.7 km

  3. New Life Community Baptist Church

    baptist place of worship

    4.5 km

  4. Quobby Asante Ministries

    religious organization

    4.4 km

  5. Masjid Al-Bayaan

    muslim place of worship

    1 km

  6. City Of God AG Church, Tamale

    christian place of worship

    1.3 km

  7. Christ Apostolic Church International

    christian place of worship

    1.1 km

  8. Mole National Park

    national park

    1.3 km

Getting there

Tamale Airport · 3.8 km

Frequently asked Questions

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, AtoBeach cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. We recommend verifying details with official sources before travelling.