What’s the climate like in Accra?
The current climate of Accra features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 29°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Accra in recent years was 43°C in March 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 23°C in September 2022.
On average, Accra receives 981 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Accra?
The best time to visit Accra for sunny weather is January through April, July, August and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Accra. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Accra
The climate table of Accra shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 8,9 | 49 | 76 | 93 | 138 | 178 | 47 | 37 | 161 | 116 | 62 | 15 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in January, February, March, April and December
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in July and August
- Precipitation: 981 mm per year, averaging 82 mm per month
- Driest months: 8,9 mm in January, 15 mm in December and 37 mm in August
- Wettest months: 178 mm in June, 161 mm in September and 138 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Accra
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Accra, Ghana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Accra
This graph shows how much precipitation Accra, Ghana, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Accra
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Accra, Ghana. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Accra
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Accra, Ghana. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Accra
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Accra, Ghana, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Accra by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Accra. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
