When is the best time to visit Accra?

The most comfortable stretch is January to February, August and December, when average highs run 81 to 89 degrees F with 5 to 15 rainy days a month. January is the hottest month at 89 degrees F on average, and July the coolest at 81 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Accra?

June, with roughly 24 days of rain. The driest is January, with about 5. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Accra?

July averages 81 degrees F by day and 74 degrees F at night, and January averages 89 degrees F and 75 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Accra?

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Accra: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Best time to visit Accra

The most comfortable months in Accra are January to February, August and December, with average daytime highs of 81 to 89°F and 5 to 15 rainy days a month. January is the hottest month, averaging 89°F, and July the coolest at 81°F. June sees the most rain, around 24 days, while January is the driest with about 5.

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Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Accra: common questions

When is the best time to visit Accra?: The most comfortable stretch is January to February, August and December, when average highs run 81 to 89°F with 5 to 15 rainy days a month. January is the hottest month at 89°F on average, and July the coolest at 81°F.
What is the rainiest month in Accra?: June, with roughly 24 days of rain. The driest is January, with about 5. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Accra?: July averages 81°F by day and 74°F at night, and January averages 89°F and 75°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Accra?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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