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Accra's climate is
tropical, with a hotter, dry period from December to February and a rainy period from April to October.
The city is the capital of Ghana and is located on the coast, in the driest part of the country. There are two reasons why the rains are not abundant. In this part of the country, the coast is exposed to the south-east, while the rains brought by the African monsoon come from the south-west. Furthermore, from July to September, the area affected by the rains moves further north, so that rainfall decreases on the coast, even though the sky remains often cloudy. In the end, the only truly rainy months are May and June.
The harmattan, the dust-laden wind, blows in the dry period, but less often than in the north-central of the country.
Accra - Climate data
In Accra, the
average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 25.7 °C (78.2 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Accra - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 25 | 32 | 28.6 | 77 | 90 | 83.5 |
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| February | 26 | 33 | 29.1 | 78 | 91 | 84.4 |
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| March | 26 | 33 | 29.3 | 78 | 91 | 84.7 |
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| April | 26 | 33 | 29 | 78 | 91 | 84.2 |
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| May | 25 | 32 | 28.3 | 77 | 89 | 83 |
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| June | 24 | 30 | 27 | 75 | 86 | 80.5 |
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| July | 24 | 29 | 26.1 | 74 | 83 | 78.9 |
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| August | 23 | 28 | 25.7 | 74 | 83 | 78.2 |
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| September | 24 | 30 | 26.7 | 75 | 85 | 80 |
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| October | 24 | 31 | 27.4 | 75 | 87 | 81.3 |
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| November | 25 | 32 | 28.3 | 76 | 89 | 82.9 |
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| December | 25 | 32 | 28.6 | 77 | 90 | 83.5 |
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| Year | 24.6 | 31.1 | 27.75 | 76.2 | 88 | 82 |
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In Accra,
precipitation amounts to 790 millimeters (31.1 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 15 mm (0.6 in) in the driest months (January, August) to 195 mm (7.7 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
Accra - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 15 | 0.6 | 1 |
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| February | 35 | 1.4 | 2 |
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| March | 75 | 3 | 5 |
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| April | 80 | 3.1 | 5 |
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| May | 145 | 5.7 | 9 |
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| June | 195 | 7.7 | 11 |
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| July | 50 | 2 | 5 |
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| August | 15 | 0.6 | 3 |
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| September | 40 | 1.6 | 5 |
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| October | 80 | 3.1 | 7 |
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| November | 40 | 1.6 | 3 |
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| December | 20 | 0.8 | 2 |
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| Year | 790 | 31.1 | 58 |
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At Accra, the
sea temperature ranges from 24 °C (75 °F) in August to 29 °C (84 °F) in April, May. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Accra - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 27.5 | 82 | February | 27.5 | 82 | March | 28.5 | 83 | April | 29 | 84 | May | 29 | 84 | June | 27.5 | 81 | July | 25 | 77 | August | 24 | 75 | September | 25 | 77 | October | 27 | 80 | November | 28.5 | 83 | December | 28.5 | 83 | Year | 27.1 | 80.9 |
In Accra, there are on average around 2380
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Accra - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 7 | 210 | February | 7.5 | 205 | March | 7 | 215 | April | 7.5 | 220 | May | 7 | 210 | June | 4.5 | 140 | July | 4.5 | 145 | August | 5 | 155 | September | 5.5 | 170 | October | 7.5 | 225 | November | 8 | 235 | December | 8 | 240 | Year | 6.5 | 2380 |
Accra - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Accra is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
February, the weather in Accra is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
March, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Accra is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.3 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.6 °C (78.2 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
April, the weather in Accra is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
May, the weather in Accra is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.9 °C (76.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
June, the weather in Accra is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
July, the weather in Accra is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
August, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Accra is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
September, the weather in Accra is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
October, the weather in Accra is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
November, the weather in Accra is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
December, the weather in Accra is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (76.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.