Accra, Ghana Weather

Ghana 🇬🇭 · Local time 18:01
76°
Partly Cloudy Feels like 78° · High 79° / Low 74°
Wind
12 mph
Humidity
85%
0 Low
Updated 1 hour ago

Accra hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 79°F (26°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 81°F (27°C).

Now
15%
6:10 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
11 PM
12 AM
28%
1 AM
30%
2 AM
26%
3 AM
16%
4 AM
21%
5 AM
5:55 AM
Sunrise
6 AM
25%
7 AM
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
19%
11 AM
24%
12 PM
23%
1 PM
17%
2 PM
20%
3 PM
22%
4 PM
22%
5 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
78°
Wind
12 mph
SW · gusts 19 mph
Humidity
85%
Pressure
29.88 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
35% chance today

Accra weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Accra looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 79° and an overnight low of 74°. Precipitation chance is modest at 31%. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).

High / Low
79° / 74°
Precipitation
31%
Sunrise / sunset
05:55 AM / 06:09 PM

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Accra 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 79° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 35%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 79° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 31%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Overcast
High 80° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 60%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 77° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 68%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Overcast
High 80° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 37%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Partly Cloudy
High 80° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 21%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 78° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 26%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 77° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 29%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Cloudy
High 78° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 82%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 78° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 38%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 78° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 23%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 78° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 45%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Sunny
High 79° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 10%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Overcast
High 78° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 70%

About the weather in Accra

There is not much of a seasonal calendar in Accra. Its warmest and coolest months differ by 3°C, against a dataset median nearer 15°C, which leaves 88°F (31°C) in March and 81°F (27°C) in August as the two ends of the year.

Accra weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: March - highs near 88°F (31°C)
  • Coldest month: August - highs near 81°F (27°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 96°F (35°C) high · 65°F (18°C) low
  • Wettest month: June (24 rainy days) · Sunniest: November (10.6 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
  • Annual swing: 3°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 5°C
  • Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 7
  • Average humidity: 83%

Temperatures through the year

Warmth peaks in March: highs of 88°F (31°C), lows of 78°F (26°C). August sits at the other end of the year: 81°F (27°C) by day, 73°F (23°C) at night. Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 7 months of the year, November through May being the unbroken run.

Rain, sun and snow

Between the average March and the average August lie 3°C, a narrower spread than all but 10% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. November is the brightest month at 10.6 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 10.2. Relative humidity averages 83% across the year, more humid than 94% of the 3496 cities in our dataset - enough that summer afternoons feel hotter than the thermometer says, which is what the dew point converter is for. Precipitation concentrates in June - 6.7 inches (171 mm) on 24 days - and thins out by January. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 96°F (35°C) and the lowest daily minimum 65°F (18°C).

Season by season

March through May

March through May is hot here - highs near 88°F (31°C), nights near 78°F (25°C), and rain falls on around 49 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.2 hours of sun a day.

June through August

Through June through August, Accra runs hot: 81°F (27°C) by day, 74°F (23°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 56 of the 90 days.

September through November

Through September through November, Accra is hot: 84°F (29°C) by day, 75°F (24°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 54 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.3 hours of sun a day.

December through February

December through February in Accra is hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.4 hours of sun a day.

Average temperatures in Accra by month

Monthly averages for Accra based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
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%

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Common questions

How many rainy days does Accra get in a year?
About 180 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 35.5 inches (902 mm). That works out at roughly 5.0 mm on an average wet day.
When is Accra at its hottest?
March, averaging 88°F (31°C) by day and 78°F (26°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 96°F (35°C).
When is Accra at its coldest?
August, with highs of 81°F (27°C) and lows near 73°F (23°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 65°F (18°C).
Does it snow in Accra?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Accra shows no regular measurable snowfall.
How much does the weather change through the year in Accra?
Barely, by temperature: only 3°C separates the average warmest month from the average coolest. What changes instead is rainfall - June against January.
What is the best month to go to Accra?
The best time to visit Accra is generally December to February and August, when humidity and rainfall are at their lowest, which is what actually varies here. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 87°F (30°C), with rain on about 9 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in December.
What is the rainiest month in Accra?
June, at 6.7 inches (171 mm) over about 24 days. January is the driest month, at 16 mm (0.6 in).
How many hot months does Accra have?
Average highs hold at 30°C or above for 7 months of the year. Outside that, August pulls back to 81°F (27°C).