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Accra in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Accra in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Accra in April 2024

Good Weather
Hot
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Accra in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +88°F and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 47 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the hottest month of the year in Accra;

Average weather

☀️
+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Accra has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Accra in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Accra for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +75°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +86°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +86°F.

Is Accra warm or cold in April?

Accra is typically hot in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +88°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +79°F to +79°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

April is the hottest month in Accra, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Accra in April

Accra weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+88°F+88°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+73°F+73°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+93°F+93°F
Rainfall
30 mm47 mm120 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%80%81%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1008 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
443
Cloudy days
232013
Rainy days
4615
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +88°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 30 mm to 47 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

Next month (May) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Accra in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Accra is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Accra based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 43%, leading to total precipitation of around 61 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Accra wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 170 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Accra?

This is the weather in Accra in April 2023:
1 April
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+86°F
2 April
☀️
+87°F
3 April
☀️
+91°F
4 April
☀️
+88°F
5 April
☀️
+88°F
6 April
☀️
+84°F
7 April
☀️
+87°F
8 April
☀️
+83°F
9 April
☀️
+86°F
10 April
☀️
+88°F
11 April
☀️
+88°F
12 April
☀️
+88°F
13 April
☀️
+86°F
14 April
☀️
+86°F
15 April
🌧️
+86°F
16 April
☀️
+82°F
17 April
☀️
+87°F
18 April
🌧️
+81°F
19 April
☀️
+86°F
20 April
☀️
+88°F
21 April
☀️
+82°F
22 April
☀️
+86°F
23 April
☀️
+87°F
24 April
☁️
+85°F
25 April
☀️
+86°F
26 April
☀️
+86°F
27 April
☁️
+86°F
28 April
☀️
+84°F
29 April
☀️
+86°F
30 April
☀️
+85°F
In April 2023 Accra had 26 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Accra climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Accra in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+89°F) and the highest in 1998 (+94°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 109 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Accra in April:

Is April a good time to visit Accra?

April is a really good time to go to Accra. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Accra.

Can you sunbathe in Accra in April?

Absolutely, April is hot in Accra. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Accra rainy in April?

Accra is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Accra in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Accra in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Accra

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Accra, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.