Best Time to Visit Accra for Backpacking – January Scores 55/100

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55/100

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26°C – 29°C

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The best time to visit Accra for backpacking is January, February, March, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Accra

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	17	6.8	68%	dry
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	33°	32	8.4	71%	dry
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	33°	78	11.9	74%	shoulder
April	53Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	32°	110	12.7	77%	shoulder
May	47Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	28°	32°	157	16.6	78%	wet
June	44Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	30°	195	19.9	80%	wet
July	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	29°	83	14.2	81%	shoulder
August	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	29°	40	13.1	81%	dry
September	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	29°	93	16.1	80%	shoulder
October	54Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	31°	134	17.6	80%	shoulder
November	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	32°	62	11	78%	shoulder
December	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	32°	25	7.5	72%	dry