Greater Accra weather in January
Considering a trip to Greater Accra this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Greater Accra in January?
Greater Accra is a region in Ghana. January in Greater Accra generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Accra to 33°C in Amasaman. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Amasaman and 26°C in Accra. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Otinshi with an average of 15 mm to low rainfall in Amasaman with 30 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Accra typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. Meanwhile, Accra enjoys close to 211 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Greater Accra for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Greater Accra climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Greater Accra?
Accra
In January Accra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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East Legon
In January East Legon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bortianor
In January Bortianor generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Greenhill
In January Greenhill generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kwabenyan
In January Kwabenyan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Greater Accra, in Ghana.
Is January the best time to visit Greater Accra?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Greater Accra. Typically, the climate in Accra is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, July, August, September, October and December offering mostly perfect weather in Accra. On the other hand, the months of May and June tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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