Accra Weather in January
Ghana · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high30°C (86°F)
Avg low25°C (78°F)
Rainfall27 mm (1.1 in)
RatingGood 7.7/10
Expect hot days in Accra in January: the average high is 30°C (86°F) and the average low is 25°C (78°F). The month is fairly dry, with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain spread over 8 days, one of the driest months of the year. Humidity averages 78%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 11.7 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Accra?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Accra. The weather rates good (7.7/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 30°C (86°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 25°C (78°F) |
| Daily mean | 27°C (81°F) |
| Rainfall | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Cloud cover | 35% |
| Daylight | 11.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.7 km/h |
| vs December | About as warm as December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Accra in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Accra weather in other months
Jan30°C / 25°C27 mmGoodFeb30°C / 26°C47 mmFairMar30°C / 27°C121 mmPoorApr29°C / 27°C141 mmPoorMay29°C / 26°C200 mmPoorJun27°C / 25°C207 mmPoorJul26°C / 24°C97 mmPoorAug26°C / 23°C45 mmGoodSep27°C / 24°C114 mmPoorOct28°C / 25°C163 mmPoorNov29°C / 26°C72 mmFairDec30°C / 26°C26 mmGood
← DecemberBest time to visit AccraFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Cape Town22°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Agadir22°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Luxor22°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Aswan25°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Hurghada21°C · 2 mm · Excellent
- Sharm el-Sheikh23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Lome31°C · 18 mm
- Kumasi32°C · 22 mm
- Porto-Novo30°C · 19 mm
- Lagos29°C · 22 mm
- Abidjan32°C · 33 mm
- Abobo31°C · 33 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.