Accra, Ghana Weather
Accra hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 77°F (25°C) is about 4°F (2°C) below the typical July high of 81°F (27°C).
Current conditions in detail
Accra weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Accra looks partly cloudy, with a high of 80° and an overnight low of 73°. Precipitation chance is modest at 39%. Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Accra 14-day forecast
About the weather in Accra
Accra has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 81°F (27°C) in August to around 88°F (31°C) in March, and the city records roughly 180 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Accra weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: March - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 81°F (27°C)
- Record high: 96°F (35°C) · Record low: 65°F (18°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (24 rainy days) · Sunniest: November (10.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on March. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (26°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 81°F (27°C) and lows around 73°F (23°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 96°F (35°C) and dropped as low as 65°F (18°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.7 inches (171 mm) of rain over 24 days, while January is the driest. November brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.6 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Accra is hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 78°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 49 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Accra is hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 56 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Accra brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 54 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Accra brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Accra by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88° | 76° | 4 | 0.6 in | 10.4 h/day | 79% |
| February | 89° | 78° | 8 | 1.2 in | 10.3 h/day | 81% |
| March | 88° | 78° | 13 | 2.1 in | 10.0 h/day | 81% |
| April | 88° | 78° | 14 | 2.9 in | 10.5 h/day | 81% |
| May | 86° | 77° | 21 | 5.1 in | 10.2 h/day | 83% |
| June | 83° | 75° | 24 | 6.7 in | 9.3 h/day | 86% |
| July | 81° | 74° | 17 | 3.4 in | 10.2 h/day | 86% |
| August | 81° | 73° | 15 | 2.3 in | 9.8 h/day | 86% |
| September | 82° | 74° | 20 | 3.5 in | 10.1 h/day | 86% |
| October | 84° | 75° | 21 | 4.8 in | 10.3 h/day | 85% |
| November | 87° | 76° | 14 | 2.0 in | 10.6 h/day | 82% |
| December | 88° | 76° | 8 | 0.9 in | 10.5 h/day | 79% |