Accra · AutumnMonth summary
Accra weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
68% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Accra in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in September (7.5/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Accra in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in September
🎯 Water at 25°C and lively beaches — September is peak swimming season in Accra Autumn in Accra is often underrated: 28°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 68% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. 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 September, Accra averages 28°C, 68% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
September vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -52%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Accra in September
Is September a good time to visit Accra?
September is an excellent time to visit Accra (score 7.5/10). With 28°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 68% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Accra in September?
Yes, 68% of days see rain in September. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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