🇬🇭 Accra vs 🇬🇷 Athens

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Accra

broken clouds

82°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 93°F

H 82°F / L 82°F

Humidity: 89%

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Athens

few clouds

58°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 57°F

H 60°F / L 55°F

Humidity: 67%

Climate Overview

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Accra

Tropical savanna — hot year-round, two rainy seasons, harmattan dry season

Best monthsNovember, December, January
AvoidJune (peak of major rainy season)
Annual rain29 inches (730 mm)

Accra sits on the Gulf of Guinea near the equator. It's hot year-round but less humid than Lagos due to the cold Benguela current offshore. The Harmattan (November–March) brings dry, hazy conditions from the Sahara. Two rainy seasons: March–July and September–October.

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Athens

Mediterranean — very hot dry summers, mild wet winters

Best monthsApril, May, October
AvoidJuly, August (extreme heat and crowds)
Annual rain15 inches (375 mm) — mostly November–March

Athens has a classic Mediterranean climate but is notably hotter and drier than coastal Greek islands due to its inland location in the Attica basin surrounded by mountains. Summers are among the hottest in Europe; winters are mild and pleasant.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇬🇭 Accra🇬🇷 Athens
Spring

52–77°F

March–May

Summer

81–97°F

June–August

Fall

63–84°F

September–November

Winter

43–57°F

December–February

Accra vs Athens: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Accra or Athens have better weather?

Accra and Athens have very different climates. Tropical savanna — hot year-round, two rainy seasons, harmattan dry season Athens: Mediterranean — very hot dry summers, mild wet winters. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Accra vs Athens?

Best time for Accra: November, December, January. Best time for Athens: April, May, October.

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