Monthly climate guide

Accra weather in December

Expect hot weather in Accra in December: afternoons reach about 30°C (86°F), while nights drop to around 26°C (78°F). Around 27 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as November and about the same as January.

What stands out in December

It's one of the drier months, with about 72% less rain than Accra's average.
December sits in Accra's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
December is Accra's third warmest month.
Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.

Avg high

30°C

86°F

Avg low

26°C

78°F

Rainfall

27 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

79%

relative

Sky

37%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Average monthly climate in Accra
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	30°C / 87°F	25°C / 78°F	20 mm	78%	34%
February	30°C / 87°F	26°C / 79°F	51 mm	81%	55%
March	30°C / 86°F	27°C / 80°F	112 mm	83%	62%
April	30°C / 85°F	26°C / 80°F	128 mm	84%	66%
May	29°C / 84°F	26°C / 79°F	201 mm	85%	72%
June	27°C / 81°F	25°C / 77°F	193 mm	88%	76%
July	26°C / 79°F	24°C / 74°F	84 mm	89%	74%
August	26°C / 79°F	23°C / 73°F	34 mm	89%	68%
September	27°C / 81°F	24°C / 75°F	100 mm	88%	68%
October	28°C / 82°F	25°C / 77°F	158 mm	87%	59%
November	29°C / 84°F	26°C / 78°F	66 mm	84%	49%
December	30°C / 86°F	26°C / 78°F	27 mm	79%	37%

What to pack for December

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
Sunglasses
Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests

Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is December a good time to visit Accra?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Ghana cities in December

Kumasi

31° / 20°C · 20 mm

Tamale

34° / 18°C · 1 mm

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Accra in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Accra?

Yes. December is one of the best months for Accra, with highs around 30°C and about 27 mm of rain.

How warm is Accra in December?

Average highs are about 30°C (86°F) and average lows about 26°C (78°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Accra in December?

Accra typically gets around 27 mm of rain in December — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Accra (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.