Average Monthly Sunshine in Accra

Average Monthly Sunshine in Accra

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Accra. Expect long, bright days with 242 hours in December and darker periods with just 138 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2374 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Accra, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.1 hours in December. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.6 hours per day.

Accra’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Accra enjoys an average of 2374 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Accra’s wettest month, receives 31 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Accra Precipitation page.