What is the current water temperature in Accra?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Accra?

As of now, in Accra, the water temperature is 28.45°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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Water temperature in Accra

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Accra. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

83.2

°F

January 28, 00:15

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

83.2°F

Tomorrow:

83.3°F

Sunrise:

06:18

Sunset:

18:10

Day Length:

11 h. 52 min.

Accra in February

Minimum:

78.7°F

Average:

81.9°F

Maximum:

84.3°F

Sea water temperature in Accra today

As of now, in Accra, the water temperature is 83.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 2.6°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.5°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 79.1°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 83.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Accra

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 14	81.5°F	81.1°F	81.2°F
Jan 15	80.4°F	81.6°F	81.2°F
Jan 16	80.8°F	81.4°F	81.0°F
Jan 17	81.1°F	82.7°F	81.1°F
Jan 18	79.8°F	82.8°F	80.9°F
Jan 19	80.0°F	81.7°F	80.7°F
Jan 20	79.8°F	81.1°F	80.6°F
Jan 21	79.9°F	79.5°F	80.6°F
Jan 22	80.1°F	79.4°F	80.5°F
Jan 23	80.6°F	79.3°F	80.6°F
Jan 24	80.7°F	79.5°F	80.6°F
Jan 25	81.2°F	79.4°F	80.8°F
Jan 26	82.1°F	78.5°F	80.8°F
Jan 27	83.2°F	79.1°F	80.6°F
Jan 28	83.2°F	79.4°F	80.6°F
Jan 29	83.3°F	79.9°F	80.7°F
Jan 30	83.1°F	79.8°F	80.5°F
Jan 31	83.3°F	81.1°F	80.7°F
Feb 1	83.3°F	80.3°F	80.7°F
Feb 2	83.3°F	81.4°F	80.7°F
Feb 3	83.7°F	82.4°F	81.1°F
Feb 4	83.8°F	83.1°F	81.2°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Accra by month

In Accra, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Accra was recorded on May 6, 2024, reaching a 87.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 17, 2022, dipping to 70.1°F. The average readings by season are 81.8°F in Winter, 82.9°F in Spring, 76.7°F in Summer, and 80.2°F in Autumn.