Accra weather in August (Greater Accra, Ghana)

Looking to travel to Accra in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Accra the weather in August is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 23°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Accra in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 155 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. January, February, July, August, September, October and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May and June tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Accra climate page with graphs.

 

Accra, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Water Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 34 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 87%  

Sunshine 155 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ghana in August

Find out more about the weather in Ghana in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Accra in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 24°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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