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When is the best time to go to Accra

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Accra.
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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.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is February, March, April. Average maximum temperatures are up to +31°C in April and it has 4 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, August, September, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +31°C during February.

In May, June, July, October the weather is average. Expect around 44 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 170 mm in June.

Climate in Accra

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Accra for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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
Humidity, %
798180808184848585838180
Rain, mm
9133047120170612949524423
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
233333343322
Sunny Days
12744310103711
Cloud Days
182023201313252726211717
Rainy Days
11461516634763
Snowy Days
000000000000

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.

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 85%. 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 12 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 9 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 16 rainy days and 170 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 4 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, 2022.

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.