Accra weather in December (Greater Accra, Ghana)

What does the weather outlook for Accra look like in December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Accra during December to be perfect, with very high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 31°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 26°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Accra in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 7 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 242 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Accra. January, February, July, August, September, October and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May and June tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Accra, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Water Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 242 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ghana in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 this month?

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 28°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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Accra.

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