What is the current water temperature in Accra?

As of now, in Accra, the water temperature is 27.7°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

81.9

°F

January 30, 20:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

83.3°F

Tomorrow:

82.1°F

Sunrise:

06:18

Sunset:

18:11

Day Length:

11 h. 53 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 81.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.3°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.4°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 79.2°F on 2016.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 82.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 82.1°F, while the maximum might reach 82.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Accra

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	80.9°F
Jan 28	82.2°F	79.4°F	80.8°F
Jan 29	83.3°F	79.9°F	81.0°F
Jan 30	81.9°F	79.8°F	80.5°F
Jan 31	82.1°F	81.1°F	80.7°F
Feb 1	82.1°F	80.3°F	80.7°F
Feb 2	82.1°F	81.4°F	80.7°F
Feb 3	82.4°F	82.4°F	81.1°F
Feb 4	82.6°F	83.1°F	81.2°F
Feb 5	82.7°F	82.3°F	81.4°F
Feb 6	82.9°F	82.0°F	81.6°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.