🇬🇭 Accra vs 🇺🇸 Chicago

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Accra

few clouds

84°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 93°F

H 84°F / L 84°F

Humidity: 74%

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Chicago

few clouds

70°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 70°F

H 72°F / L 68°F

Humidity: 69%

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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Chicago

Humid continental — cold harsh winters, hot humid summers, severe storms

Best monthsMay, June, September
AvoidJanuary, February, March (brutal cold)
Annual rain38 inches (965 mm)

Chicago lives up to its Windy City nickname. Lake Michigan creates its own microclimate — cooler summers and heavier lake-effect snow in winter. Summers are warm but brief; winters are among the harshest of any major American city.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇬🇭 Accra🇺🇸 Chicago
Spring

35–65°F

March–May

Summer

70–84°F

June–August

Fall

45–68°F

September–November

Winter

17–32°F

December–February

Accra vs Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Accra or Chicago have better weather?

Accra and Chicago have very different climates. Tropical savanna — hot year-round, two rainy seasons, harmattan dry season Chicago: Humid continental — cold harsh winters, hot humid summers, severe storms. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Accra vs Chicago?

Best time for Accra: November, December, January. Best time for Chicago: May, June, September.

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