🇬🇭 Accra vs 🇺🇸 Philadelphia

Weather Comparison

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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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Philadelphia

light rain

58°F

Light Rain

Feels like 58°F

H 59°F / L 56°F

Humidity: 94%

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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Philadelphia

Philadelphia in the Delaware River valley has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental. The city's urban heat island is intense — dense rowhouse neighborhoods without significant green space are among the East Coast's most heat-vulnerable. The Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers provide some humidity while the Piedmont hills to the north create varied terrain.

Seasonal Comparison

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Accra vs Philadelphia: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Accra or Philadelphia have better weather?

Accra and Philadelphia have very different climates. Tropical savanna — hot year-round, two rainy seasons, harmattan dry season Philadelphia: Philadelphia in the Delaware River valley has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continent. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Accra vs Philadelphia?

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

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