Accra weather in January

January in Accra: sweltering, dry, with very humid — a good time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Accra · #287 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 69/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Accra climate normals — January

Daytime high31°C / 88°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Feels like (high)37°C / 99°F
Rainfall17 mm / 0.7 in☀️ dry
Rainy days6 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 74°F
Sunshine10.6 h/day
Daylight11.8 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)100🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Accra in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Accra?
January in Accra: sweltering, dry, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Accra on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
What is the weather like in Accra in January?
In January, Accra averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 25.2°C, with about 17.4 mm of rain over roughly 6.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Accra in January?
Accra has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 100 in January.

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