Cape Three Points Old Lighthouse Ruins
Historic coastal lighthouse at Ghana's southwestern tip
Cape Three Points Old Lighthouse stands on Ghana's southwestern peninsula; visitors photograph the colonial-era tower, walk nearby coastal trails and visit adjacent fishing villages for seaside scenery.
Cape Three Points Old Lighthouse at a Glance#
How to Get to Cape Three Points Old Lighthouse#
Cape Three Points is reached by road from the regional center of Takoradi; expect a long, bumpy drive on coastal roads. Local minibuses (trotros) run between nearby towns and the cape but schedules are irregular - hiring a car and driver from Takoradi or Axim is the usual visitor choice.
Tips for Visiting Cape Three Points Old Lighthouse#
- Combine a visit to the old lighthouse with the small museum and the viewpoint at nearby Cape Three Points town for the best context.
- Expect basic facilities - bring water and plan transport ahead as local services are limited.
Best Time to Visit Cape Three Points Old Lighthouse#
Visit in the dry season for easier road conditions and clearer views; local transport options are limited year-round.
Weather & Climate near Cape Three Points Old Lighthouse#
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1469 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 23° - 30° | 26° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.8h |
| February | Very Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
| March | Very Good | 24° - 31° | 30° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.4 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.0h |
| April | Very Good | 24° - 31° | 30° | 116 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.1h |
| May | Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 270 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| June | Good | 23° - 28° | 25° | 388 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| July | Good | 23° - 27° | 25° | 125 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| August | Very Good | 22° - 26° | 24° | 48 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| September | Very Good | 22° - 27° | 24° | 72 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.7 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Very Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 144 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.9h |
| November | Excellent | 23° - 30° | 26° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.8h |
| December | Excellent | 24° - 30° | 27° | 50 mm | some cloud | 82% | 1.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.7h |
