Weather in Accra Today

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Current temperature in Accra: 24°C (75°F). Overcast. Today's high 28°C (82°F), low 24°C (75°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
24°
Overcast
RealFeel® 28°C
89%Humid
Rain probability: 4%
High28°
Low24°
11km/hSWWind fromSouth-West· Max 19
Light Breeze · Gusts 46 km/h
City
00:00AM
UTC+0:00
Sunrise ·
Sunset ·

Today's Daylight Forecast

Overcast
Fri, Sep 116:30 AMDay
12h 10m daylight today24h view
Sunrise5:52 AMDawn 5:22 AM
Daylight remaining11h 32mNoon 11:57 AMTotal 12h 10m
Sunset6:02 PMDusk 6:32 PM
NowOvercast+24°C

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Health & Activity Advice
🟡 High UV

High UV apply sunscreen before heading out. A hat or sun umbrella is recommended during peak hours.

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
11 km/h
SW · Light Breeze · Max 19 km/h
Humidity
89 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
8
Very High
Visibility
10 km
Excellent
Pressure
1011 hPa
Stable
Dew Point
22°C
Very humid

Today vs Normal

28°C+1° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 27°C.

11 of the last 19 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-19: 26°C26°2026-08-20: 26°C26°2026-08-21: 26°C26°2026-08-22: 26°C26°2026-08-23: 27°C27°2026-08-24: 27°C27°2026-08-25: 26°C26°2026-08-26: 27°C27°2026-08-27: 27°C27°2026-08-28: 27°C27°2026-08-29: 26°C26°2026-08-30: 27°C27°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 8 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Accra?

The hottest month in Accra is typically February, with daytime highs averaging around 31.7°C (89°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 25.3°C (78°F).

What is the coldest month in Accra?

The coldest month in Accra is typically August, with overnight lows averaging around 22.9°C (73°F) and daytime highs near 27.1°C (81°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Accra have a rainy season?

Accra doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. June is the wettest month on average (about 175 mm), while January is the driest (about 18 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Accra?

The best time to visit Accra is typically July to August, when daytime highs average a comfortable 27.2°C (81°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 67 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.