Accra Weather in January

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

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

January is in the winter in Accra and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Accra weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.6°C 88.9°F
Nightly temperature 23°C 73.4°F
Average temperature 27.3°C 81.1°F
Daily sunshine 7 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 27.5°C 81.5°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 7.2kph 5 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Accra with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Accra

Accra average temperature in January

January rainfall

Accra average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Accra average rain in January

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 January 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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