Accra Weather in August

What's the weather like in Accra (Greater Accra) in August 2024?

The climate in Accra during August can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Accra and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Accra weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.6°C 81.6°F
Nightly temperature 22.1°C 71.7°F
Average temperature 24.8°C 76.6°F
Daily sunshine 4.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 36 mm 1.4 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 23.8°C 74.9°F
Humidity 86%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Accra with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Accra

Accra average temperature in August

August rainfall

Accra average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Accra average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Accra in August 2024.

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Accra weather stats

Accra weather statistics
Hottest month: March 32°C 89.6°F
Driest month: January 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: November 8.1hrs
Coldest month: August 27.4°C 81.3°F
Wettest month: June 202mm 8ins
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