🇬🇭 Accra vs 🇺🇸 New Orleans

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Accra

scattered clouds

83°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 89°F

H 83°F / L 83°F

Humidity: 74%

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New Orleans

moderate rain

65°F

Moderate Rain

Feels like 65°F

H 66°F / L 64°F

Humidity: 83%

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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New Orleans

New Orleans below sea level in the Mississippi Delta has one of America's most extreme weather environments. The city is surrounded by water — the Mississippi River, Lake Pontchartrain, and the Gulf of Mexico — creating persistent intense humidity. Hurricane Katrina in 2005 catastrophically flooded 80% of the city, reshaping the climate risk consciousness of everyone here.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇬🇭 Accra🇺🇸 New Orleans

Accra vs New Orleans: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Accra or New Orleans have better weather?

Accra and New Orleans have very different climates. Tropical savanna — hot year-round, two rainy seasons, harmattan dry season New Orleans: New Orleans below sea level in the Mississippi Delta has one of America's most extreme weather envir. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Accra vs New Orleans?

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

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