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October · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 68/100

Accra in October

Good · 68/100Beach 83/100
High / low27° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation82 mmmonthly total
Sea27°surface temperature
5.56° N, 0.20° WElevation 33 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goAccra · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
Best timeJan–Feb · Aug
October: high / low27° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Accra averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 82 mm of precipitation, with average cloud cover near 28%.

Days are 1.4° warmer than in September on average, and November is warmer again by about 1.2°. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

October scores 68/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Accra. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:47 and sets at 17:47 local time, giving 12 h 00 min of daylight. Days shorten by 8 minutes over the month.

Why 68/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%78%
Dry days · 33%32%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 83/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

October against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in October

Around Accra this month

Ashaiman
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Ashaiman

Greater Accra · 24 km NE
29°Oct high
81mm rain
60score
Ashaiman
Madina
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Madina

Greater Accra · 13 km N
28°Oct high
92mm rain
60score
Madina
Gbawe
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Gbawe

Greater Accra · 13 km W
28°Oct high
95mm rain
61score
Gbawe
Kasoa
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Kasoa

Central · 24 km W
28°Oct high
100mm rain
58score
Kasoa
ivTop of the table

Ghana's best in October

Where to go in October
Tema
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Tema

Greater Accra
29°Oct high
79mm rain
63score
Tema
Winneba
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2

Winneba

Central
27°Oct high
100mm rain
62score
Winneba
Gbawe
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3

Gbawe

Greater Accra
28°Oct high
95mm rain
61score
Gbawe
Cape Coast
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Cape Coast

Central
27°Oct high
31wet days
59score
Cape Coast
·Questions

Accra in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Accra?

October scores 68/100 for Accra, which we rate as good. Average highs are 27°C with 82 mm of precipitation.

How warm is Accra in October?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 24°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Accra in October?

Accra receives about 82 mm of precipitation in October.

Can you swim in Accra in October?

The sea averages 27°C in October, warm enough for most swimmers.