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Tema

Decide whether to visit or live in Tema, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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66/100
Should I visit Tema?

Suitable with normal precautions

Avoid all but essential travel to parts of Ghana, including Tema, until further notice.

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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.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January31.325.1910.4
February31.625.92010.3
March31.426.23310.0
April31.226.16710.4
May30.225.611910.3
June28.324.51599.3
July27.223.75110.4
August27.023.2419.9
September27.923.86810.3
October29.024.49810.2
November30.325.14010.6
December31.125.21910.5

Google News pulse · checked with SearXNG

What is being reported around Tema

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No recent story passed both checks.

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People and places shaping Tema

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Research updated Monday, September 14, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Tema

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No future event in Tema currently has a sufficiently reliable date and source. This is checked again on every refresh.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 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.

  2. Documented history · 1962

    The main Tema Township was constructed, and the Tema Harbour officially opened, in 1962.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Tema has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Freddy Adu

    Wikidata records Tema as this person's place of birth. American soccer player.

  • Jewel Ackah

    musician

  • Kwesi Arthur

    rapper, musician

  • Mary Ghansah

    gospel musician

  • Felix Nartey

    social entrepreneur and 2017 Wikimedian of the Year

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Tema yet.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Latest Tema Ghana News

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

Sources checked (14)

Interactive geography

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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 · Overview

Tema, 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 · History

How Tema took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Tema

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Tema

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Tema

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Tema

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Tema

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08 · Questions

Questions about Tema

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Tema

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Tema located and what are its coordinates?

Tema is situated in Ghana at geographic coordinates 5.6698, -0.0166 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Tema?

Tema has a recorded population of approximately 155,782 and observes the Africa/Accra time zone (GHS).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Tema?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Tema include en-GH, ak, ee, tw, and the circulating currency is GHS.

04 · Q&A

How 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.