Best Time to Visit Kumasi: Weather Month by Month

Q: What is the best time to visit Kumasi?

July is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 3.2h of sunshine and 27.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.

Q: How many hours of sunshine does Kumasi get in July?

Kumasi averages 3.2 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.5/10.

Q: What is the rainiest month in Kumasi?

February is the most unfavourable month with February has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

Q: What are the temperatures at night in Kumasi in July?

In July, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.

Q: Is Kumasi good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Kumasi scores 4.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.5/10.

Q: When should you avoid Kumasi?

February is the most difficult month to visit Kumasi, with February has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Decide

When to visit Kumasi?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Kumasi, July and August clearly stand out. March concentrates the least favourable conditions.

Top & avoid

🏆 July · 7.7 August · 7.7 September · 7.4 November · 5.5 ⚠️ March · 4.8

5.1

Jan

4.8

Feb

4.8

Mar

5.0

Apr

5.2

May

5.0

Jun

7.7

Jul

7.7

Aug

7.4

Sep

5.0

Oct

5.5

Nov

5.5

Dec

Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Kumasi offers 3 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 7.7 in July vs 4.8 in March.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 3 comfortable months (Jul · Aug · Sep)

Month	T° min	T° max	Rain %	mm/day	Sun	Score	Verdict
🌥️ January →	23°C	34°C	5%	0.6mm	5.8h	5.1/10	Decent period
🌥️ February →	24°C	35°C	13%	1.3mm	6.3h	4.8/10	Decent period
🌥️ March →	24°C	33°C	25%	4.6mm	6.1h	4.8/10	Decent period
🌥️ April →	24°C	32°C	32%	4.6mm	6.4h	5.0/10	Decent period
🌥️ May →	23°C	31°C	35%	4.9mm	6.2h	5.2/10	Decent period
🌥️ June →	22°C	29°C	41%	6.9mm	4.5h	5.0/10	Decent period
☀️ July →	22°C	28°C	27%	4.5mm	3.2h	7.7/10	Best period
☀️ August →	22°C	28°C	22%	4.6mm	2.4h	7.7/10	Best period
⛅ September →	22°C	29°C	40%	6.8mm	3.1h	7.4/10	Best period
🌥️ October →	22°C	30°C	43%	5.8mm	5.1h	5.0/10	Decent period
🌥️ November →	23°C	31°C	19%	2.4mm	6.5h	5.5/10	Decent period
🌥️ December →	22°C	32°C	7%	1.1mm	5.8h	5.5/10	Decent period

Decent period

Rain %13%

Decent period

Rain %25%

Decent period

Rain %32%

Decent period

Rain %35%

Decent period

Rain %41%

Decent period

Rain %27%

Best period

Rain %22%

Best period

Rain %40%

Best period

Rain %43%

Decent period

Rain %19%

Decent period

Decent period

📊 Quick read

Optimal window

Jul → Sep

Good transition

Jun · Oct

Tough period

none

🌡️ Detailed conditions (July)

🌡️ Feel

Warm

☀️ UV

7.3 · Moderate-Strong

💧 Humidity feel

21°C · Humid

☔ Rain

27% · 4.5 mm/day

🌅 Sunshine

3.2h/day

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Kumasi

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Ghana

🗣️LanguageEnglish

💶CurrencyCedi ghanéen (₵)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 35°C

❄️Coolest monthJuly · 28°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘOctober · 43%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)

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Location

Where is Kumasi ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Equatorial tropical climate with a 7.7 → 4.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

6.69°N · 1.62°W

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kumasi?

July is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 3.2h of sunshine and 27.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Kumasi get in July?

Kumasi averages 3.2 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.5/10.

What is the rainiest month in Kumasi?

February is the most unfavourable month with February has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Kumasi in July?

In July, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.

Is Kumasi good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Kumasi scores 4.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.5/10.

When should you avoid Kumasi?

February is the most difficult month to visit Kumasi, with February has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.