Best Time to Visit Accra
Ghana · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Accra are July, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Accra sees its warmest weather in February, when daytime highs average around 33°C, and its coolest in August (around 28°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 799mm — June is typically the wettest month (~190mm) and January the driest (~12mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to June — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
November is the sunniest month, with about 245 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° / 25°C | 12mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 33° / 25°C | 26mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 33° / 25°C | 61mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 33° / 25°C | 88mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 32° / 25°C | 151mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 30° / 24°C | 190mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 29° / 23°C | 63mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 28° / 23°C | 21mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 30° / 23°C | 43mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 31° / 24°C | 80mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 32° / 25°C | 37mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 32° / 25°C | 27mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Accra?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Accra are July, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Accra?
- February is typically the hottest month in Accra, with average daytime highs around 33°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Accra?
- June is usually the wettest month, with around 190mm of precipitation.