Accra, GhanaQuick decision
When to visit Accra?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
25°C–31°C in January
🌧 Least rain
16% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
June (82%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Labadi BeachNov–Mar — lively beach, reggae, coconut palms, dry season.
Cape Coast CastleYear-round — UNESCO slave fort 2h away, poignant memorial.
Street food & Makola MarketYear-round — jollof rice, kelewele, waakye, bustling markets.
Chale Wote FestivalAug — street art, music, performances in the Jamestown quarter.
Monthly climate data
Accra weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | 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
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 31°C, 54% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 27°C, 63% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°C, 61% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 31°C, 26% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 16% rainy days and 31°C.
June is the wettest month with 82% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 31°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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