Greater Accra weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Greater Accra: highs of 30°C (86°F) and about 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 25°C (77°F) and cloud cover 39% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 28°C (83°F). It is the driest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and about as wet; February brings highs of 30°C (86°F) and 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Accra, the largest city in Greater Accra. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Greater Accra?
best month Weather score 89/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Greater Accra.
Does it rain a lot in Greater Accra in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 22 mm (0.9 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Greater Accra in January?
Days average 30°C (86°F) and nights 25°C (77°F).
Greater Accra weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 22 mm | 39% | 28°C (83°F) | best |
| February | 30°C (86°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 44 mm | 53% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 104 mm | 64% | 27°C (81°F) | fair |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 134 mm | 68% | 29°C (84°F) | fair |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 196 mm | 70% | 29°C (84°F) | least pleasant |
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 197 mm | 76% | 27°C (81°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 26°C (79°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 91 mm | 72% | 24°C (75°F) | fair |
| August | 26°C (78°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm | 70% | 23°C (73°F) | best |
| September | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 102 mm | 67% | 24°C (75°F) | fair |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 148 mm | 59% | 27°C (81°F) | fair |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 64 mm | 49% | 29°C (83°F) | best |
| December | 30°C (85°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 25 mm | 38% | 29°C (83°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Greater Accra in January
Weather can differ a lot within Greater Accra: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accra | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 22 mm | best |
| Atsiaman | 31°C (87°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | best |
| Ashaiman | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 22 mm | best |
| Tema | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 22 mm | best |
| Teshi Old Town | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 22 mm | best |
| Amanfrom | 31°C (87°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | best |
| Medina Estates | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 22 mm | best |
| Gbawe | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 22 mm | best |
| Mandela | 31°C (87°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | best |
| Nungua | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 22 mm | best |
| Adenta | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 22 mm | best |