Accra · WinterMonth summary
Accra weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
16% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Accra in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 10.4h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (8.1/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Accra in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Water at 28°C and lively beaches — January is peak swimming season in Accra Even in winter, Accra enjoys 31°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (16% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 25°C | 31°C | 16% | 0.6 | 10.4h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 25°C | 32°C | 30% | 1.1 | 10.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 26°C | 32°C | 43% | 1.6 | 10.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 31°C | 50% | 2.6 | 11.1h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 25°C | 30°C | 68% | 4.2 | 11.2h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 28°C | 82% | 5.8 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 27°C | 57% | 2.4 | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 23°C | 27°C | 50% | 1.9 | 10.5h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ September | 24°C | 28°C | 68% | 3.1 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 29°C | 70% | 4.1 | 11.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 24°C | 30°C | 46% | 1.8 | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 24°C | 31°C | 31% | 1.0 | 10.6h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Accra averages 31°C, 16% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Accra in January
Is January a good time to visit Accra?
January is an excellent time to visit Accra (score 8.1/10). With 31°C, 10.4h of sunshine and 16% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Accra in January?
With 31°C and 10.4h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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