🇬🇭 Accra vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Accra, Ghana vs Nairobi, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Accra is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Nairobi is drier, with roughly 56 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇭 Accra🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high29°C25°C
Hottest monthFebruary (31°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthAugust (23°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year311255
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇬🇭 Accra

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

🇰🇪 Nairobi

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (13°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Accra or Nairobi warmer?

Accra is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Accra or Nairobi?

Accra is rainier — Nairobi sees about 56 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Accra vs Nairobi?

Accra is best around January, July, August; Nairobi is best around June, July, August.

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