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 22.51°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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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.

72.5

°F

August 11, 21:14

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

73.1°F

Tomorrow:

72.4°F

Sunrise:

05:56

Sunset:

18:15

Day Length:

12 h. 19 min.

Accra in August

Minimum:

78.2°F

Average:

81.2°F

Maximum:

84.1°F

Sea water temperature in Accra today

As of now, in Accra, the water temperature is 72.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 0.9°F lower 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 75.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 71.9°F on 2022.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 72.3°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
Jul 28	74.8°F	74.0°F	74.3°F
Jul 29	74.0°F	74.6°F	74.2°F
Jul 30	74.1°F	74.6°F	74.4°F
Jul 31	73.6°F	74.2°F	74.0°F
Aug 1	73.0°F	74.2°F	74.0°F
Aug 2	72.6°F	73.9°F	73.9°F
Aug 3	71.8°F	73.0°F	73.6°F
Aug 4	72.8°F	73.0°F	73.7°F
Aug 5	72.6°F	73.1°F	73.8°F
Aug 6	73.3°F	73.0°F	73.7°F
Aug 7	72.4°F	72.8°F	73.7°F
Aug 8	73.0°F	72.7°F	73.6°F
Aug 9	73.4°F	72.7°F	73.6°F
Aug 10	73.1°F	72.6°F	73.5°F
Aug 11	72.5°F	72.5°F	73.4°F
Aug 12	72.4°F	72.2°F	73.3°F
Aug 13	72.4°F	72.2°F	73.2°F
Aug 14	72.2°F	72.2°F	73.1°F
Aug 15	72.2°F	72.5°F	73.1°F
Aug 16	72.3°F	71.6°F	73.2°F
Aug 17	72.2°F	71.7°F	73.1°F
Aug 18	72.5°F	72.1°F	73.3°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, 76.8°F in Summer, and 80.2°F in Autumn.