Climate normals · 1970–2000
Accra Climate
Accra is a city in Ghana (01) with a population of about 1,963,264. Its average annual temperature is 27.4°C (81°F), with roughly 883 mm of rain per year.
27.4°C
Avg Temp
883
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Accra Climate
Accra has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F) and receives about 883 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.4°C
Avg Temp
883
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 82° | 13 mm |
| February | 29° / 83° | 29 mm |
| March | 29° / 84° | 70 mm |
| April | 29° / 83° | 99 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 157 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 188 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 63 mm |
| August | 25° / 78° | 30 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 64 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 88 mm |
| November | 28° / 82° | 57 mm |
| December | 28° / 82° | 25 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Accra
The most comfortable months to visit Accra are typically August, January and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 33°C high). The coldest is August (near 22°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Accra are typically August, January and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Accra, Ghana has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C and about 883 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Accra average about 33°C (92°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.