Accra · AutumnMonth summary
Accra weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
70% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Accra in October?
✅ 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: Accra in October: 84°F and 11.1h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Accra in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Accra is often underrated: 29°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 70% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 77°F | 88°F | 16% | 0.0in | 10.4h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 77°F | 90°F | 30% | 0.0in | 10.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 79°F | 90°F | 43% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 79°F | 88°F | 50% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 77°F | 86°F | 68% | 0.2in | 11.2h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 75°F | 82°F | 82% | 0.2in | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 73°F | 81°F | 57% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 73°F | 81°F | 50% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ September | 75°F | 82°F | 68% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 84°F | 70% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 75°F | 86°F | 46% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 75°F | 88°F | 31% | 0.0in | 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 October, Accra averages 84°F, 70% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
October vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -54%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Accra in October
Is October a good time to visit Accra?
October is an acceptable time for Accra (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.1/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Accra in October?
Yes, 70% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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