Accra
Capital of Ghana
Accra is the capital of Ghana and home to about 1.8 million people. Visitors are drawn to the city for landmarks such as Black Star Square, Osu Castle, and the Ghana National Mosque.
What to see
The city features several notable sites. Black Star Square serves as a central public space, while Osu Castle offers a look at the city's historical architecture. The Ghana National Mosque is another significant landmark. Other locations of interest include Fort James, Ussher Fort, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the National Museum of Ghana, the W. E. B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan African Culture, and the neighborhoods of Jamestown and Usshertown.
When to go
Accra stays warm year-round, with average temperatures ranging between 24 °C and 28 °C. The driest months are January and December, which see the least amount of rain. Rainfall increases significantly from May through June, with June being the wettest month. August is another relatively drier period, though rain is present throughout the year.
Getting there
The city is served by Kotoka International Airport, which is located 6 kilometers from the city center.
Top sights in Accra
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, averaging 28 °C. The wettest is June, with about 185 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Rainfall, mm | 10 | 21 | 60 | 88 | 151 | 185 | 76 | 30 | 59 | 80 | 43 | 26 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 14 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 19 | 12 | 24 | 30 | 24 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Accra (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Fort James
- Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Jamestown/Usshertown, Accra
- National Museum of Ghana
- Ussher Fort
- W. E. B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan African Culture