Accra weather by month & the best time to visit
Ghana · major coastal city · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Accra is January — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 87/100), with December and August close behind. Accra averages about 2,134 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 30°C / 86°F and roughly 22 mm of rain in January.
When is the best time to visit Accra?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Accra is January, then December and August. The dullest month is May (64/100, 196 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Accra?
Accra gets a moderate 2,134 hours of sunshine a year. January (87/100) is noticeably better than May (64). It ranks #3 of 5 destinations in Ghana for annual sunshine, right at the national median of 2,134 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around May, carries about 45% of the annual 1,167 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 22 mm | 7 | 29° / 84°F |
| February | 83 | 30° / 86°F | 26° / 79°F | 44 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
| March | 72 | 29° / 84°F | 26° / 79°F | 104 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| April | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 26° / 79°F | 134 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| May | 64 | 28° / 82°F | 26° / 79°F | 196 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| June | 64 | 27° / 81°F | 25° / 77°F | 197 mm | 7 | 29° / 84°F |
| July | 75 | 26° / 79°F | 23° / 73°F | 91 mm | 7 | 26° / 79°F |
| August | 84 | 25° / 77°F | 22° / 72°F | 40 mm | 8 | 25° / 77°F |
| September | 73 | 26° / 79°F | 23° / 73°F | 102 mm | 9 | 26° / 79°F |
| October | 64 | 27° / 81°F | 24° / 75°F | 148 mm | 10 | 28° / 82°F |
| November | 79 | 28° / 82°F | 25° / 77°F | 64 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| December | 87 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 25 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in Accra by month
The sea off Accra is warmest in April at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in August at 25°C / 77°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Accra: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Accra?
Accra is a major coastal city in Ghana with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 31°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Accra get a year?
Accra gets about 2,134 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around January.
When is the best time to visit Accra?
The sunniest time to visit Accra is January, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 87/100 (with December and August close behind). Expect daytime highs around 30°C / 86°F.
What is the least sunny month in Accra?
May is the least sunny month in Accra, scoring 64/100 with about 196 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Accra?
The sea in Accra ranges from about 25°C (August) to 31°C (April). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Accra?
The typical midday UV index in Accra peaks around 10 (very high) in October, easing to about 7 (high) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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