September · Ghana
Best time to visit Accra in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Accra in September
Average temperature 25°C, 118 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
5.3/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 118 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Accra scores 5.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 25°C, 118 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Accra faces the Gulf of Guinea with Jamestown's forts, Independence Arch, and busy markets behind the coastline.
September in Accra: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
September averages 25°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
At 118 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? December scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Accra in September?
- In September, Accra averages 25°C, 118 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Accra?
- September earns a 5.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Accra in September?
- Expect about 118 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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