🇬🇭 Accra vs 🇺🇸 Santa Barbara

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Accra

scattered clouds

82°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 88°F

H 82°F / L 82°F

Humidity: 78%

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Santa Barbara

clear sky

81°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 80°F

H 86°F / L 77°F

Humidity: 31%

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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Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara has one of the most enviable climates in North America — south-facing on the Pacific with the Santa Ynez Mountains blocking cold northern air. The city averages 300+ days of sunshine and temperatures stay remarkably mild year-round. However, Sundowner winds descending from the mountains can create extreme fire conditions.

Seasonal Comparison

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Accra vs Santa Barbara: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Accra or Santa Barbara have better weather?

Accra and Santa Barbara have very different climates. Tropical savanna — hot year-round, two rainy seasons, harmattan dry season Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara has one of the most enviable climates in North America — south-facing on the Pacific w. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Accra vs Santa Barbara?

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

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