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When is the best time to visit Accra?
In general the best time to visit Accra is probably April, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, April, while the coldest months are July, August, September.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is February, March, April. Average maximum temperatures are up to +31°C in April and it has 2 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Accra in different months
This is the average weather in Accra for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +31°C during February.
In May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 111 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 171 mm in June.
Climate in Accra
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Accra for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +34°C | +35°C | +34°C | +34°C | +34°C | +33°C | +30°C | +30°C | +31°C | +33°C | +33°C | +34°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +30°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +30°C | +28°C | +27°C | +26°C | +27°C | +29°C | +30°C | +30°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +21°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +22°C | +21°C | +21°C | +22°C | +22°C | +23°C | +22°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +29°C | +29°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +27°C | +25°C | +27°C | +29°C | +29°C | +30°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 79 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 84 | 81 | 80 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 9 | 13 | 29 | 46 | 120 | 171 | 61 | 30 | 48 | 52 | 44 | 23 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 15 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Accra during the whole year:
The hottest month in Accra is April with average maximum temperature going up to +31°C. The coldest month is August with the lowest temperatures of +23°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Accra during the whole year:
Accra achieves its warmest water temperature in May, where the average sea temperature goes up to +29°C. Coldest water temperature is in August with +24°C in average.
When can you swim in Accra?
You can swim in Accra from January to December:
- In March - December the water is very warm (28°C);
- In January - February the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In July - September the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Accra looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Accra is September with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 79%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Accra during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 10 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 9 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 22 rainy days and 171 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Accra:
What is the hottest month in Accra?
The hottest month in Accra is April with average maximum temperature of +31°C.
What is the coldest month in Accra?
The coldest month in Accra is August with minimum temperatures of +23°C.
Is Accra worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Accra in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is April with +31°C and 2 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Accra?
if you're looking to visit Accra when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, May, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 9 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Accra
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Accra, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.