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Accra Metropolis Essentials

Accra’s historic center features colonial-era landmarks like James Fort and Ussher Fort alongside the vibrant Makola Market. The list highlights the city's architectural diversity, from the 1930s Jamestown Lighthouse and the Anglican Cathedral Church of the Most Holy Trinity to the modern, wave-inspired National Theatre. The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and the National Center for Arts and Culture provide insights into Ghana’s journey to independence and its contemporary artistic heritage.

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Typical weather in January

Good

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 22°–32°
25° at night
6 rainy days
1 sunny day
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in February

Fair

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–33°
26° at night
7 rainy days
0 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in March

Fair

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 25°–33°
26° at night
11 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in April

Fair

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 25°–33°
26° at night
15 rainy days
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Poor

30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–32°
25° at night
23 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor

28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 23°–29°
24° at night
25 rainy days
1 sunny day
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Fair

27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 23°–28°
23° at night
17 rainy days
1 sunny day
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
24°C · warm for swimming
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Good

26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 22°–28°
23° at night
13 rainy days
1 sunny day
4 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
23°C · cool for a dip
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair

27° (feels like 30°) · extremes 23°–29°
24° at night
17 rainy days
0 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
25°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor

28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 23°–30°
24° at night
20 rainy days
2 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor

30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–31°
25° at night
18 rainy days
4 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in December

Fair

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–32°
25° at night
10 rainy days
2 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Ghanaian Cedi GHS · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers: 999
Electricity: Type G
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +233

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Accra Metropolis Essentials

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Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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