Ghana · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Accra is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 12mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 186 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
February in Accra is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (78°F). Expect roughly 26mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 190 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
March in Accra is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (78°F). Expect roughly 61mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 212 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
April in Accra is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (78°F). Expect roughly 88mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 221 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
May in Accra is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 151mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 219 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Accra is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 190mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 158 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Accra is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (74°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 151 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Accra is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 21mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 147 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Accra is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (74°F). Expect roughly 43mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 173 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Accra is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 238 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
November in Accra is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 37mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 245 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
December in Accra is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 27mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 223 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle