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Accra in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Accra in September 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Accra in September? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +81°F and approximately 0 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 49 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • September is usually the wettest month of the year in Accra;

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
26 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Accra has good weather in September.

Average temperature in Accra in September

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

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +73°F during the night, the temperature in September averages around +81°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +81°F.

Is Accra warm or cold in September?

Accra is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +73°F to +75°F.

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

September is one of the coolest months in Accra, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Accra in September

Accra weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+79°F+81°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+70°F+72°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+88°F+91°F
Rainfall
29 mm49 mm52 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
85%85%83%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
103
Cloudy days
272621
Rainy days
347
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as good as in August. It’s getting warmer as September arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +79°F to +81°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 29 mm to 49 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 85%. Winds are calmer in comparison to August, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in August to 0 in September.

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

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 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 increasing during September, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Accra based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 50%, leading to total precipitation of around 74 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September 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 September in Accra?

This is the weather in Accra in September 2023:
1 September
☁️
+78°F
2 September
☁️
+80°F
3 September
☁️
+81°F
4 September
☁️
+79°F
5 September
🌧️
+77°F
6 September
🌧️
+78°F
7 September
☁️
+81°F
8 September
☁️
+80°F
9 September
☀️
+80°F
10 September
☀️
+81°F
11 September
☁️
+81°F
12 September
🌧️
+78°F
13 September
☁️
+79°F
14 September
☀️
+80°F
15 September
☁️
+79°F
16 September
☁️
+80°F
17 September
☁️
+80°F
18 September
☁️
+79°F
19 September
🌧️
+77°F
20 September
🌧️
+79°F
21 September
☁️
+81°F
22 September
☁️
+81°F
23 September
☁️
+82°F
24 September
☁️
+83°F
25 September
☁️
+83°F
26 September
🌧️
+79°F
27 September
☁️
+82°F
28 September
🌧️
+78°F
29 September
☁️
+80°F
30 September
☁️
+81°F
In September 2023 Accra had 3 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 65%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2001 (+83°F) and the highest in 1997 (+87°F). The driest year was 1982 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1987 with 415 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Accra in September:

Is September a good time to visit Accra?

September 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 September?

September 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 September?

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

Is it sunny in Accra in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Accra in September, 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.