Accra
Hot and damp from December to April; warm and wet from June to September.
- Jan90°32°77°25°Rain on about one day a week.
- Feb91°33°78°26°Rain on about two days a week.
- Mar91°33°79°26°Rain on about three days a week.
- Apr91°33°79°26°Rain on about three days a week.
- May89°32°78°26°Rain on about five days a week.
- Jun85°29°76°24°Rain on about six days a week.
- Jul83°28°74°23°Rain on about four days a week.
- Aug83°28°73°23°Rain on about three days a week.
- Sep84°29°74°23°Rain on about four days a week.
- Oct86°30°75°24°Rain on about five days a week.
- Nov88°31°77°25°Rain on about four days a week.
- Dec90°32°77°25°Rain on about two days a week.
The hot season runs from December to April, with highs near 91°F and nights near 78°F. From June to September, highs are nearer 84°F. Rain comes in two spells, from May to July and from September to November. December to March is the driest stretch, with rain on about two days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.The hot season runs from December to April, with highs near 33°C and nights near 26°C. From June to September, highs are nearer 29°C. Rain comes in two spells, from May to July and from September to November. December to March is the driest stretch, with rain on about two days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.
Where Accra sits
Africa/Accra
- this place
- typical high in Januarytypical high in Februarytypical high in Marchtypical high in Apriltypical high in Maytypical high in Junetypical high in Julytypical high in Augusttypical high in Septembertypical high in Octobertypical high in Novembertypical high in December 40°F4°C95°F35°C
- Latitude
- 5.6°Nnorthern hemisphere
- Above the sea
- 30 mlow-lying
- Sunrise, mid-JanuarySunrise, mid-FebruarySunrise, mid-MarchSunrise, mid-AprilSunrise, mid-MaySunrise, mid-JuneSunrise, mid-JulySunrise, mid-AugustSunrise, mid-SeptemberSunrise, mid-OctoberSunrise, mid-NovemberSunrise, mid-December
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- Nearest of ours
- our one place here
The land around Accra, shaded by its typical high in January, the planning map's own layer.The land around Accra, shaded by its typical high in February, the planning map's own layer.The land around Accra, shaded by its typical high in March, the planning map's own layer.The land around Accra, shaded by its typical high in April, the planning map's own layer.The land around Accra, shaded by its typical high in May, the planning map's own layer.The land around Accra, shaded by its typical high in June, the planning map's own layer.The land around Accra, shaded by its typical high in July, the planning map's own layer.The land around Accra, shaded by its typical high in August, the planning map's own layer.The land around Accra, shaded by its typical high in September, the planning map's own layer.The land around Accra, shaded by its typical high in October, the planning map's own layer.The land around Accra, shaded by its typical high in November, the planning map's own layer.The land around Accra, shaded by its typical high in December, the planning map's own layer. Hover the map for the figure at that spot; tap it on a phone. Accra is our one place in Ghana so far. Clock times are local, for the 15th.
Through the year
week by weekTemperature
Highs from 83°F in July and August to 91°F in February and March.Highs from 28°C in July and August to 33°C in February and March.
Chance of a wet day
Wettest in June (83% of days), driest in January (20%).
Cloud cover
Clearest in December (55% cover), cloudiest in May (75%).
Daylight
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
Month by month
°F°C| Month | Typical low to high | Wet days a week | Cloud | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryHot season | 1 day | 58% | 11h 50m | |
| FebruaryHot season | 2 days | 64% | 11h 56m | |
| MarchHot season | 3 days | 73% | 12h 05m | |
| AprilHot season | 3 days | 74% | 12h 14m | |
| MayRainy season | 5 days | 75% | 12h 22m | |
| JuneRainy season | 6 days | 72% | 12h 26m | |
| JulyRainy season | 4 days | 68% | 12h 24m | |
| AugustAt its best | 3 days | 66% | 12h 17m | |
| September | 4 days | 66% | 12h 08m | |
| October | 5 days | 65% | 11h 59m | |
| November | 4 days | 62% | 11h 52m | |
| DecemberHot season | 2 days | 55% | 11h 48m |
When is the best time to visit Accra?
The best months are August: highs near 83°F, nights near 73°F, and rain on about three days a week.The best months are August: highs near 28°C, nights near 23°C, and rain on about three days a week.
How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 70°F to 80°F, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 21°C to 27°C, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.
Questions
What is the warmest month in Accra?
February and March, with highs near 91°F and lows near 79°F. The coolest are July and August, with highs near 83°F.February and March, with highs near 33°C and lows near 26°C. The coolest are July and August, with highs near 28°C.
When does it rain most in Accra?
June, with rain on about six days a week. January is the driest, with rain on about one day a week.
How long are the days in Accra?
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
When are the skies clearest in Accra?
December, when cloud covers about 55% of the sky on average. May is the cloudiest, at about 75%.
Places with a year like Accra's
by their highs, lows and wet days- TissamaharamaSri Lankasix months apart
- ShellaKenya
- KandholhudhooMaldives
- SattahipThailand
- Khánh HòaVietnam
Their highs, lows, wet days and cloud run closest to Accra's through the year, one place a country. “Six months apart”: their winter is Accra's summer.