Tema
Decide whether to visit or live in Tema, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
Check visit & living safetyUpdated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
AI-assisted, evidence-constrained research · how this page is made
Would you visit or live in Tema?
Choose your plan and circumstances. The result changes immediately using today's advisory, weather, air-quality, and sourced local signals.
Suitable with normal precautions
Removal of information about flooding in parts of Ghana, including Accra and surrounding areas.
high source confidence · current planning signal, not a personal-safety guaranteeSee the evidence and calculation
- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- avoid_all_but_essential_travel_to_parts
The score combines dated official-advisory wording, weather, air quality, sourced local context, and your selections. It does not predict crime or individual outcomes. Check local authorities and professional advice before a safety-critical decision.
Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Tema month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tema are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), August the coldest (average low 23°C), and June the wettest (about 159 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.3 | 25.1 | 9 | 10.4 |
| February | 31.6 | 25.9 | 20 | 10.3 |
| March | 31.4 | 26.2 | 33 | 10.0 |
| April | 31.2 | 26.1 | 67 | 10.4 |
| May | 30.2 | 25.6 | 119 | 10.3 |
| June | 28.3 | 24.5 | 159 | 9.3 |
| July | 27.2 | 23.7 | 51 | 10.4 |
| August | 27.0 | 23.2 | 41 | 9.9 |
| September | 27.9 | 23.8 | 68 | 10.3 |
| October | 29.0 | 24.4 | 98 | 10.2 |
| November | 30.3 | 25.1 | 40 | 10.6 |
| December | 31.1 | 25.2 | 19 | 10.5 |
Would you visit or live in Tema?
Contribute your perspective to the aggregated global community ledger.
People and places shaping Tema
AI-assisted local research, regenerated with the dated live layer. Every requested module remains visible; facts appear only after a source check, and unavailable categories explain what is still being researched.
Research updated Sunday, November 1, 2026Past and future events in Tema
Upcoming
No future event in Tema currently has a sufficiently reliable date and source. This is checked again on every refresh.
Previously
- Documented history · 1952
The government identified the site before independence, and in 1952 acquired 166 square kilometres (64 mi2) of land north of the harbor, which was entrusted to the Tema Development Corporation for the new industrial and residential development.
- Documented history · 1962
The main Tema Township was constructed, and the Tema Harbour officially opened, in 1962.
Sources checked (25)
- Tema
- Home | Tema Metropolitan Assembly
- The Mayor - Tema Metropolitan Assembly
- TEMA | Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association
- Tema Metropolitan Assembly | Tema - Facebook
- Gazeta Tema - Gazeta më e lexuar shqiptare
- The Mayor of Tema – Tema Street Journal
- Standards | TEMA
- Tema East Sub-Metro Council reconstituted - New Sub Metro ...
- Products - TEMA Furniture
- Ebi Bright - Facebook
- STANDARDS THE TUBULAR EXCHANGER …
- Tennessee Emergency Management Authority - Facebook
- Tarheel Electric Membership Association (TEMA)
- 11 Famous People from Tema, Ghana | Pantheon
- Celebrities Born In Tema, Ghana | Famous Birthdays
- Who Was Born in Tema, Ghana? Famous Names and Their Stories
- List of People from Tema - FamousFix List
- Category:People from Tema - Wikipedia
- Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana - Past Cities
- TEMA 1951-1962: THE EVOLUTION OF A PLANNED CITY IN ... - JSTOR
- From Meridian to Manhean: Where Tema’s past still breathes
- From Meridian to Manhean: Where Tema's past still breathes.
- Tema, Ghana - INTI - International New Town Institute
- Wikidata structured records for Tema
Interactive geography
See Tema in context
Keep the deeper context
Stable history, culture, districts, and practical reference remain in the main reading flow while the live layers above continue changing.
01 · OverviewTema, in brief
Tema is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.
02 · HistoryHow Tema took shape
This section is being expanded from verified sources. Current facts, weather, mapping, and official links remain available while editorial review continues.
03 · VisitVisiting Tema
This section is being expanded from verified sources. Current facts, weather, mapping, and official links remain available while editorial review continues.
04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Tema
This section is being expanded from verified sources. Current facts, weather, mapping, and official links remain available while editorial review continues.
05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Tema
This section is being expanded from verified sources. Current facts, weather, mapping, and official links remain available while editorial review continues.
06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Tema
This section is being expanded from verified sources. Current facts, weather, mapping, and official links remain available while editorial review continues.
07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Tema
This section is being expanded from verified sources. Current facts, weather, mapping, and official links remain available while editorial review continues.
08 · QuestionsQuestions about Tema
This section is being expanded from verified sources. Current facts, weather, mapping, and official links remain available while editorial review continues.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tema
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Tema located and what are its coordinates?
Tema is situated in Ghana at geographic coordinates 5.6698, -0.0166, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Tema?
Tema has a recorded population of approximately 155,782 and observes the Africa/Accra time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Tema?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Tema include EN-GH, AK, EE, TW, with GHS used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Tema?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Tema, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.
Nearby atlas