Weather radar Accra
Real-time precipitation radar · Accra · Ghana
Accra climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Accra shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33.2° | 33.5° | 33.2° | 32.8° | 32.1° | 30.2° | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.5° | 30.6° | 31.9° | 32.9° |
| Avg low (°C) | 25.4° | 26.1° | 26.1° | 26° | 25.7° | 24.6° | 24.1° | 23.7° | 24.2° | 24.6° | 25° | 25.2° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 18 | 27 | 45 | 61 | 90 | 157 | 81 | 88 | 122 | 131 | 44 | 22 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 6 |
| Sunshine hours | 330 | 304 | 327 | 318 | 320 | 261 | 297 | 283 | 288 | 308 | 319 | 325 |
| Humidity | 77% | 77% | 78% | 78% | 81% | 84% | 84% | 85% | 85% | 84% | 81% | 77% |
Best time to visit Accra
The best time to visit Accra is typically January. In this month the average high is 33.2°C, precipitation is 18 mm and sunshine duration is 330 hours. The annual average high is 31.4°C, total annual precipitation is 886 mm (179 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3680 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Accra
How up to date is the weather radar for Accra?
The weather radar for Accra is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Accra?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Accra: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Accra?
The thunderstorm potential for Accra is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Accra.
What is the climate like in Accra?
Accra has an annual average high of 31.4°C. The warmest month is February (avg high 33.5°C), the coldest August (avg low 23.7°C). The wettest month is June with 157 mm, the driest January with 18 mm. Total annual precipitation is 886 mm (179 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3680 hours.
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