Kumasi · SummerMonth summary
Kumasi weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
73% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kumasi in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Kumasi. December remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Kumasi in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Kumasi brings pleasant temperatures (28°C) and long sunny days (7.7h of sunshine). With 73% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. December (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 23°C | 34°C | 10% | 0.6 | 10.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ☀️ February | 24°C | 35°C | 23% | 1.3 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 24°C | 33°C | 64% | 4.6 | 9.2h | 6.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 24°C | 32°C | 69% | 4.6 | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 23°C | 31°C | 69% | 4.9 | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 22°C | 29°C | 83% | 6.9 | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 22°C | 28°C | 79% | 4.5 | 8.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 22°C | 28°C | 73% | 4.6 | 7.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 22°C | 29°C | 88% | 6.8 | 7.5h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 22°C | 30°C | 82% | 5.8 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 23°C | 31°C | 45% | 2.4 | 9.6h | 7.3/10 |
| ☀️ December | 22°C | 32°C | 20% | 1.1 | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Kumasi averages 28°C, 73% rainy days and 7.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
August vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -53%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kumasi in August
Is August a good time to visit Kumasi?
August is an acceptable time for Kumasi (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider December (7.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Kumasi in August?
Yes, 73% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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