AfricaCity
Accra
Ghana
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Accra is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
61
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
72
Safety
48
Culture
64
Health
50
Internet
58
Outdoors
72
Access
62
Practical details
Capital
Accra
Languages
English
Population
33.7M
Time zone
UTC
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Trip basics
Best months
Jul · Aug · Dec
Climate
Tropical monsoon
Warmest month
Mar · 31°C
Quietest month
May · crowd 60/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$175
Local daily spend
GHS 1,937
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
UNREST (U) CRIME (C) OTHER (O)
Source country update: 04/08/2025
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
GHS
Best months list
Jul · Aug · Dec
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image