Greater Accra Weather & Climate: Ghana

Climate by month across Greater Accra, Ghana, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Greater Accra

Greater Accra in Ghana sees its peak temperatures in March (31°C (88°F)) and its coolest in August (26°C (79°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Accra, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Greater Accra during August is comfortably warm, with an average temperature of 27°C (81°F).

The peak of the heat usually falls in February, March and April.

Precipitation in Greater Accra varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in June with 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while January stays relatively dry with 15 mm (0.6 in). The driest conditions can be found during January, with rainfall staying below 15 mm (0.6 in).

December is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

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Accra Ablekuma East Legon Bortianor Greenhill Kwabenyan
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Climate map of Greater Accra

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Accra 27°C (81°F) 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 27°C (81°F) 730 mm (29 in) 2,374 hours
Ablekuma 28°C (82°F) 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 26°C (79°F) 1033 mm (41 in) 2,374 hours
East Legon 27°C (81°F) 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 27°C (81°F) 715 mm (28 in) 2,374 hours
Bortianor 27°C (81°F) 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 26°C (79°F) 848 mm (33 in) 2,374 hours
Greenhill 27°C (81°F) 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 27°C (81°F) 733 mm (29 in) 2,374 hours
Kwabenyan 29°C (84°F) 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 26°C (79°F) 943 mm (37 in) 2,374 hours

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