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Climate in Accra

Accra, Ghana has a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 26.8°C and the city receives roughly 1299 mm of precipitation across 121 rainy days a year, with around 1435 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 31.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 22°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Tropical
Comfort score
58/100

Climate overview

Accra, Ghana has a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 26.8°C and the city receives roughly 1299 mm of precipitation across 121 rainy days a year, with around 1435 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 31.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 22°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Accra is classified as Tropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average26.8°C
  • Warmest monthJul (31.6°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (22°C)
  • Comfort score58/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Accra receives about 1299 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 121 rainy days. The wettest month is Oct and the driest is Feb.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Accra sees an estimated 1435 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Accra monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan30°C22°C80 mm7146 h
Feb30.1°C22.1°C74 mm7146 h
Mar30.4°C22.4°C85 mm8138 h
Apr30.8°C22.8°C106 mm10121 h
May31.2°C23.2°C127 mm12102 h
Jun31.5°C23.5°C127 mm12104 h
Jul31.6°C23.6°C117 mm11115 h
Aug31.5°C23.5°C117 mm11114 h
Sep31.2°C23.2°C127 mm12102 h
Oct30.8°C22.8°C138 mm1391 h
Nov30.4°C22.4°C111 mm10119 h
Dec30.1°C22.1°C90 mm8137 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Accra are Jan, Feb, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    30°C / 22°C

    244 mm rain

  • Spring

    31°C / 23°C

    318 mm rain

  • Summer

    32°C / 24°C

    361 mm rain

  • Autumn

    31°C / 23°C

    376 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Accra has a climate comfort score of 58/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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