Climate of Greater Accra, Ghana
Area-weighted average across Greater Accra. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Greater Accra, a subdivision of Ghana, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in August to 28.8°C / 83.8°F in March, with rainfall from 17 mm / 0.7 in to 192 mm / 7.6 in depending on the season (994 mm / 39.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.7°C81.9°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.6°C83.5°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.8°C83.8°F | 82 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 28.5°C83.3°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.8°C82°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.6°C79.9°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.6°C78.1°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| August | 25.2°C77.4°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 26°C78.8°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| October | 26.9°C80.4°F | 112 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.8°C82°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| December | 27.8°C82°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Greater Accra?
The best months to visit Greater Accra, Ghana for sunny, dry weather are January, February, August, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 28.8°C / 83.8°F, and the driest is January with about 17 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Greater Accra?
Greater Accra, Ghana has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in August to 28.8°C / 83.8°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 994 mm / 39.1 in, with the wettest month being June (192 mm / 7.6 in) and the driest January (17 mm / 0.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Greater Accra?
The hottest month in Greater Accra is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.8°C / 83.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Greater Accra?
The coldest month in Greater Accra is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
When does it rain most in Greater Accra?
The wettest month in Greater Accra is June, averaging about 192 mm / 7.6 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 17 mm / 0.7 in.