What is the current water temperature in Accra?

As of now, in Accra, the water temperature is 26.82°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.

80.3

°F

October 21, 07:46

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

81.2°F

Tomorrow:

80.3°F

Sunrise:

05:46

Sunset:

17:45

Day Length:

11 h. 59 min.

Accra in October

Minimum:

79.1°F

Average:

81.2°F

Maximum:

83.9°F

Sea water temperature in Accra today

As of now, in Accra, the water temperature is 80.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. 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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 80.1°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 80.6°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
Oct 7	77.6°F	79.6°F	79.7°F
Oct 8	78.0°F	79.3°F	79.7°F
Oct 9	78.5°F	79.5°F	79.8°F
Oct 10	78.7°F	79.3°F	79.8°F
Oct 11	78.7°F	79.2°F	80.0°F
Oct 12	78.8°F	80.0°F	80.2°F
Oct 13	78.6°F	79.8°F	80.2°F
Oct 14	79.2°F	80.8°F	80.4°F
Oct 15	79.8°F	81.2°F	80.6°F
Oct 16	80.5°F	81.2°F	80.8°F
Oct 17	80.1°F	81.4°F	80.9°F
Oct 18	80.5°F	81.7°F	81.1°F
Oct 19	80.8°F	81.7°F	81.2°F
Oct 20	81.2°F	81.6°F	81.2°F
Oct 21	80.3°F	81.5°F	81.2°F
Oct 22	80.3°F	81.9°F	81.2°F
Oct 23	80.5°F	81.6°F	81.4°F
Oct 24	80.4°F	81.3°F	81.3°F
Oct 25	80.7°F	81.3°F	81.6°F
Oct 26	80.6°F	81.6°F	81.6°F
Oct 27	80.7°F	81.5°F	81.6°F
Oct 28	80.9°F	81.2°F	81.8°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 80.1°F in Autumn.