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Accra in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Accra in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Accra in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +86°F and approximately 12 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 1 rainy days and 9 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the driest month of the year in Accra

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
9 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Accra has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Accra in January

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

Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +75°F during the night, the temperature in January 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 January?

Accra is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +77°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Accra:

Climate in Accra in January

Accra weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+86°F+86°F+88°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+70°F+73°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+93°F+95°F
Rainfall
23 mm9 mm13 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%79%81%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
11127
Cloudy days
171820
Rainy days
311
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 23 mm to 9 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 11 to 12.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Accra is gradually decreasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Accra based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 10%, leading to total precipitation of around 8 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. Accra is amazing in January with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January 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 January in Accra?

This is the weather in Accra in January 2023:
1 January
☁️
+86°F
2 January
☀️
+86°F
3 January
☁️
+86°F
4 January
🌧️
+83°F
5 January
☀️
+86°F
6 January
☀️
+87°F
7 January
☀️
+87°F
8 January
☀️
+88°F
9 January
☀️
+89°F
10 January
☀️
+88°F
11 January
☀️
+88°F
12 January
☁️
+87°F
13 January
☀️
+87°F
14 January
☀️
+87°F
15 January
☀️
+88°F
16 January
☀️
+87°F
17 January
☀️
+87°F
18 January
☁️
+86°F
19 January
☀️
+88°F
20 January
🌫️
+87°F
21 January
🌫️
+87°F
22 January
🌫️
+87°F
23 January
🌫️
+85°F
24 January
🌫️
+87°F
25 January
☀️
+88°F
26 January
🌫️
+87°F
27 January
☀️
+87°F
28 January
🌫️
+86°F
29 January
🌫️
+88°F
30 January
🌫️
+87°F
31 January
🌫️
+87°F
In January 2023 Accra had 16 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+88°F) and the highest in 2013 (+93°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Accra in January:

Is January a good time to visit Accra?

January 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 January?

January is warm in Accra. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Accra rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Accra in January?

The amount of sunny days in Accra during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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.