Accra: the Year round Climatic Conditions

It is the cultures and lifestyle of a place that mainly drive tourists towards it. Until recent times, the world headed to Europe every holiday season however, with improving economy and enhanced advertisements, Accra flights are becoming a replacement. Ghanaian capital is one African city, widely reckoned for its cultural blend, scenic beauty and history. In order to plan an itinerary to this city, one needs to know its weather conditions and pack accordingly.

Kwame Nkrumah Monument

Humidity is generally high in Accra except for the months of July, August and September, when it is slightly better. Thus keeping along roll-ons, deodorants, talcum powders or any other products that you might feel comfortable with is quite a necessity. The temperature range in January is 23oC-31oC and one must note that temperatures in Accra can well vary around 31oC until the month of May. From February till May, temperatures go only as low as 24oC though April has shown a record of 19oC. Temperatures fall in June to range between 23oC and 29oC while from July till September, a range of 23oC-27oC is maintained. In October, although a temperature as low as 19oC has been recorded, this is quite rare. Generally, in this month of the year, temperatures range between 23oC and 29oC which increase to a range of 24oC-31oC for November and December. Humidity level rises to become high for the last three months of the year. Hence cotton, rayon and silk-weight dresses would best work in Accra for most times of the year.

Aburi Botanical Gardens

At an average, sunlight in January is available for around 7 hours. This timing increases to 8 hours for February only to reduce back to 7 hours from March till May. From June till August, sun shines for no more than 5 hours allowing for just a little time for comfortable explorations. However, since evening falls quickly at this time, the highly famed nightlife of Accra starts to glitter earlier and can be enjoyed to the fullest. In September, sunlight hours increase to 6 and continue to increase to become 7 in October and 8 in November and December. Downpours increase from January till June starting to measure at 15mm. For the months of February, March, April, May, and June, rainfalls can reach up to 33mm, 56mm, 81mm, 142mm and 178mm respectively. From July, a decreasing trend sets in which reduces the rainfalls to 46mm. in August, precipitation further lowers to 15mm only to increase up to 36mm in September and 64mm in October. Rainfalls then reduce considerably to 36mm in November and 23mm in December. In order to keep yourself comfortable, you must keep along umbrellas at all times for rainfall may occur at any instant. Rain lovers will see the best of Accra in the months of May and June.

Cocoloco Beach

Inevitably, the African sun shines over this city too, thus keeping a sun-block lotion is highly recommended. Mosquito mats and a rather detailed first aid box should also be a part of the packing. Accra’s beaches make the trip thus adding swimsuits and other beach gear to the suitcases would be a great thing to do. Land topography resulting in scenic landscaping, local customs and the uniqueness in ambiance and aura are some of the factors that make a place, worthy of explorations. No matter what season it is, cheap flights to Accra can compensate for ticket fares as the city has something to offer, the whole year.