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The weather in August in Accra

It's warm in August in Accra with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.

Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in Accra. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Accra, Ghana. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2023, Accra reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 37 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Accra

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Accra. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Accra New York
Average temperature 29°C 30°C
Max. temperature 29°C 31°C
Min. temperature 23°C -5°C
Total precipitation 37 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 7 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Accra with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Accra is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Accra, Ghana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Accra

Temperature in August in Accra over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Accra, Ghana. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Accra

Total precipitation in August in Accra over the years

Daily UV index in August in Accra

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Accra, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Accra by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Accra. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.