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.

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Local time

360,579

Population

2,909 miles away

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Weather in Tamale

Mon

31°

Tue

32°

Wed

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. Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art

    art gallery

    3.2 km

  2. Tamale Central Mosque

    muslim place of worship

    0.2 km

  3. Kaladan Park

    park

    0.7 km

  4. City Of God AG Church, Tamale

    christian place of worship

    1.3 km

  5. Masjid Al-Bayaan

    muslim place of worship

    1 km

  6. Afa Ajura Mosque

    muslim place of worship

    1.3 km

  7. Quobby Asante Ministries

    religious organization

    4.4 km

  8. New Life Community Baptist Church

    baptist place of worship

    4.5 km

Getting there

Tamale Airport · 3.8 km

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