🇬🇭 Accra vs 🇺🇸 Durham

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Accra

overcast clouds

83°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 88°F

H 83°F / L 83°F

Humidity: 69%

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Durham

few clouds

84°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 86°F

H 85°F / L 81°F

Humidity: 56%

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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Durham

Durham is the 'Bull City' with Duke University and NC Central University in the Research Triangle. The city has transformed from tobacco industry to medical research center. Duke's East and West campuses provide significant green space and tree cover that moderates Durham's Piedmont heat island.

Seasonal Comparison

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Accra vs Durham: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Accra or Durham have better weather?

Accra and Durham have very different climates. Tropical savanna — hot year-round, two rainy seasons, harmattan dry season Durham: Durham is the 'Bull City' with Duke University and NC Central University in the Research Triangle. T. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Accra vs Durham?

Best time for Accra: November, December, January. Best time for Durham: spring and fall.

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