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Kumasi vs Accra for Remote Work

Kumasi and Accra are the two largest cities in Ghana with complete remote-work profiles. Kumasi has about 2.5M residents; Accra has about 2M. Accra is the national capital.

Kumasi sees about 19 rainy days that month, while Accra sees about 15 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 22–34°C in Kumasi and 23–31°C in Accra.

Kumasi sits at 270 m, versus 33 m in Accra.

Side-by-side

Kumasi

Ghana

Population
2.5M
Elevation
270 m
Best-month range
22–28°C
Best-month rain
About 19 rainy days
Year temperature range
22–34°C
National capital
No

Accra

Ghana

Population
2M
Elevation
33 m
Best-month range
23–26°C
Best-month rain
About 15 rainy days
Year temperature range
23–31°C
National capital
Yes

FAQ

Which is larger, Kumasi or Accra?
Kumasi is the larger of the two complete profiles in Ghana, with about 2.5M residents compared with about 2M in Accra.
How does the climate compare in Kumasi vs Accra?
The best remote-work month is typically August in Kumasi (24°C avg) and August in Accra (24°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 19 rainy days in Kumasi versus about 15 rainy days in Accra.

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