Marigot is a small town located in the Volta Region of Ghana, along the banks of the Volta River. The town is situated about 60 kilometers southwest of the regional capital of Ho. The town is home to a population of over 8,000 people, most of whom are members of the Ewe ethnic group.
The town was founded in the early 19th century by a group of Ewe people who had migrated from Togo and Benin. The town has since grown to become an important center for trade in the region. It is known for its vibrant markets and for its production of a variety of agricultural products, including maize, cassava, yams, and groundnuts.
Marigot is also known for its historical significance. During the colonial period, the town served as a major trading post between the British and the Ewe people. It was also the site of the Battle of Marigot in 1873, during which the British forces were defeated by the Ewe people.
The town is also home to several important cultural sites, such as the Marigot Palace, a traditional Ewe palace built in the late 19th century. The palace is now a national museum and serves as a reminder of the town's rich history.
Marigot is a vibrant and bustling town that offers a unique glimpse into the culture and history of the Ewe people. The town is a popular tourist destination and is known for its friendly locals and its vibrant markets.
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Marigot in Ghana has a tropical climate with hot and humid weather year-round. During the dry season from November to March, temperatures are generally hot and sunny with low humidity. The wet season from April to October brings heavy rain and high humidity, with temperatures rising to around 32°C. The hottest months are March and April, while the coolest months are December and January. Overall, Marigot has a warm and wet climate throughout the year.
Our weather forecast for Marigot helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Dec. 8th 2024 Dec. 8th 2024 | max: 27.4 °C min: 26.7 °C |
29.9 m/s 33.1 m/s |
6.5 % 21.4 m |
77.8 % 1,015 hPa |
06:32:15 17:36:50 |
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Dec. 9th 2024 Dec. 9th 2024 | max: 27.3 °C min: 26.5 °C |
30.2 m/s 32.8 m/s |
4.8 % 23.1 m |
77.1 % 1,015 hPa |
06:32:51 17:37:09 |
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Dec. 10th 2024 Dec. 10th 2024 | max: 26.9 °C min: 26.3 °C |
29.9 m/s 32.4 m/s |
2.3 % 23.4 m |
75.5 % 1,014 hPa |
06:33:26 17:37:28 |
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Dec. 11th 2024 Dec. 11th 2024 | max: 26.9 °C min: 26 °C |
29.5 m/s 31.0 m/s |
1.2 % 24.1 m |
72.5 % 1,013 hPa |
06:34:01 17:37:49 |
|
Dec. 12th 2024 Dec. 12th 2024 | max: 26.8 °C min: 26.4 °C |
27.0 m/s 28.2 m/s |
0.3 % 24.1 m |
68.9 % 1,013 hPa |
06:34:36 17:38:11 |
|
Dec. 13th 2024 Dec. 13th 2024 | max: 26.2 °C min: 25.7 °C |
25.6 m/s 23.8 m/s |
2.0 % 24.1 m |
67.2 % 1,012 hPa |
06:35:10 17:38:33 |
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Dec. 14th 2024 Dec. 14th 2024 | max: 26.5 °C min: 25.3 °C |
13.7 m/s 13.0 m/s |
0.6 % 24.1 m |
65.4 % 1,012 hPa |
06:35:44 17:38:57 |
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Dec. 15th 2024 Dec. 15th 2024 | max: 26.2 °C min: 25.8 °C |
7.9 m/s 7.6 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
59.9 % 1,012 hPa |
06:36:18 17:39:21 |
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Dec. 16th 2024 Dec. 16th 2024 | max: 26.0 °C min: 25.5 °C |
19.4 m/s 20.2 m/s |
0.7 % 24.1 m |
73.1 % 1,013 hPa |
06:36:51 17:39:47 |
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Dec. 17th 2024 Dec. 17th 2024 | max: 26.3 °C min: 25.9 °C |
24.1 m/s 24.5 m/s |
2.8 % 22.8 m |
75.4 % 1,014 hPa |
06:37:24 17:40:14 |
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Dec. 18th 2024 Dec. 18th 2024 | max: 26.7 °C min: 25.5 °C |
29.9 m/s 31.7 m/s |
5.4 % 22.3 m |
73.4 % 1,013 hPa |
06:37:56 17:40:41 |
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Dec. 19th 2024 Dec. 19th 2024 | max: 26.6 °C min: 25.7 °C |
28.4 m/s 28.4 m/s |
5.3 % 24.1 m |
69.9 % 1,013 hPa |
06:38:27 17:41:09 |
Would you like to travel to Marigot on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Marigot.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Dec. 8th 2024 Sunday, 8th of Dec. 2024 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 14th 2024 Saturday, 14th of Dec. 2024 | Seabourn Ovation | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Dec. 28th 2024 Saturday, 28th of Dec. 2024 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 29th 2024 Sunday, 29th of Dec. 2024 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 4th 2025 Saturday, 4th of Jan. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 5th 2025 Sunday, 5th of Jan. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 8th 2025 Wednesday, 8th of Jan. 2025 | LE CHAMPLAIN | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jan. 25th 2025 Saturday, 25th of Jan. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 26th 2025 Sunday, 26th of Jan. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 28th 2025 Tuesday, 28th of Jan. 2025 | LE CHAMPLAIN | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Feb. 1st 2025 Saturday, 1st of Feb. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Feb. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Feb. 2025 | LE PONANT | 08:15 am | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Feb. 2025 | Sea Dream II | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Feb. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 23rd 2025 Sunday, 23rd of Feb. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 1st 2025 Saturday, 1st of Mar. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Mar. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Mar. 2025 | LE PONANT | 08:15 am | 10:30 pm | |
Mar. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Mar. 2025 | Sea Dream II | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Mar. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 23rd 2025 Sunday, 23rd of Mar. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Mar. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 30th 2025 Sunday, 30th of Mar. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Apr. 5th 2025 Saturday, 5th of Apr. 2025 | LE PONANT | 08:15 am | 10:30 pm | |
Apr. 12th 2025 Saturday, 12th of Apr. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Nov. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Nov. 2025 | Sea Dream II | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Nov. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Nov. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Nov. 30th 2025 Sunday, 30th of Nov. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 6th 2025 Saturday, 6th of Dec. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 7th 2025 Sunday, 7th of Dec. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 27th 2025 Saturday, 27th of Dec. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 28th 2025 Sunday, 28th of Dec. 2025 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 30th 2025 Tuesday, 30th of Dec. 2025 | MS Europa 2 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 3rd 2026 Saturday, 3rd of Jan. 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 4th 2026 Sunday, 4th of Jan. 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 24th 2026 Saturday, 24th of Jan. 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 25th 2026 Sunday, 25th of Jan. 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 31st 2026 Saturday, 31st of Jan. 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 1st 2026 Sunday, 1st of Feb. 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 21st 2026 Saturday, 21st of Feb. 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 22nd 2026 Sunday, 22nd of Feb. 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 28th 2026 Saturday, 28th of Feb. 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 1st 2026 Sunday, 1st of Mar. 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 21st 2026 Saturday, 21st of Mar. 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 22nd 2026 Sunday, 22nd of Mar. 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Apr. 4th 2026 Saturday, 4th of Apr. 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Nov. 20th 2026 Friday, 20th of Nov. 2026 | Emerald Azzurra | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 13th 2026 Sunday, 13th of Dec. 2026 | Emerald Azzurra | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 14th 2026 Monday, 14th of Dec. 2026 | Emerald Azzurra | 12:00 am | 12:00 am |
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