🇬🇭 Accra vs Cape Town 🇿🇦

Accra, Ghana vs Cape Town, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Accra is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 222 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇭 Accra🇿🇦 Cape Town
Avg annual high29°C22°C
Hottest monthFebruary (31°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthAugust (23°C low)July (7°C low)
Rainy days / year31189
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Best months to visitJanuary, July, AugustApril, October, November

🇬🇭 Accra

Best around January, July, August. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in August (23°C).

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Accra or Cape Town warmer?

Accra is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Accra or Cape Town?

Accra is rainier — Cape Town sees about 222 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Accra vs Cape Town?

Accra is best around January, July, August; Cape Town is best around April, October, November.

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