Accra, Ghana Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Accra month by month
Accra weather in January
January brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 4 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Accra.
Accra weather in February
February brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), about 8 wet days.
Accra weather in March
March brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 13 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Accra.
Accra weather in April
April brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 14 wet days.
Accra weather in May
May brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 21 wet days.
Accra weather in June
June brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 24 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Accra.
Accra weather in July
July brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 17 wet days.
Accra weather in August
August brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 15 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Accra.
Accra weather in September
September brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 20 wet days.
Accra weather in October
October brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 21 wet days.
Accra weather in November
November brings highs around 87°F (30°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 14 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Accra.
Accra weather in December
December brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 8 wet days.
Seasons in Accra
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Accra
The best time to visit Accra is generally December to February and August, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 87°F (30°C).
Pack for Accra with lightweight, breathable clothing and strong sun protection for the hot months; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - March nights average 78°F (26°C).
Accra temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.