Climate of Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
Point-value climate at Accra (Greater Accra, Ghana). Population approximately 2,121,000.
Located in Greater Accra, Ghana, Accra has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 2,121,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.4°C / 77.7°F in August to 28.8°C / 83.8°F in March, with rainfall varying from 13 mm / 0.5 in (January) to 190 mm / 7.5 in (June) — about 897 mm / 35.3 in across the year. As the national capital of Ghana, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Accra's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, August, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.8°C82°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.6°C83.5°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.8°C83.8°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| April | 28.7°C83.7°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 28°C82.4°F | 158 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.7°C80.1°F | 190 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.6°C78.1°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| August | 25.4°C77.7°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 26.2°C79.2°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| October | 27.2°C81°F | 90 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 28°C82.4°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| December | 27.8°C82°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Accra?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, August, December. Accra's warmest month is March at an average of 28.8°C / 83.8°F, and its driest month is January with about 13 mm / 0.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Accra?
Accra, in Greater Accra, Ghana, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.4°C / 77.7°F in August to 28.8°C / 83.8°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 897 mm / 35.3 in, with the wettest month being June (190 mm / 7.5 in) and the driest January (13 mm / 0.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Accra in March?
The average temperature in Accra in March is 28.8°C / 83.8°F, with rainfall of about 71 mm / 2.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Accra?
The driest month in Accra is January, with about 13 mm / 0.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.8°C / 82°F.
When is the wettest month in Accra?
The wettest month in Accra is June, with approximately 190 mm / 7.5 in of average monthly rainfall.