The month in detail
What to expect in January
January is peak dry season in Kumasi. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (10.0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
January ranks 2 out of 12 months in Kumasi. Compared to December: +2°C daytime, 10 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
17°
Daylight
11.7h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 76
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Kumasi is December (5.3/10), 0.2 pt higher than January.
Context
Our verdict
Kumasi, 2nd city of Ghana and cultural capital of the Ashanti region: 2.5 million inhabitants in urban area.
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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 ⓘSeptember · 88%
🏝️ 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
GhanaEquatorial tropical climate with a 5.3 → 4.4 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?
December is the best month with 32.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 5.8h of sunshine and 20.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Kumasi get in December?
Kumasi averages 5.8 sunshine hours per day in December. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Kumasi?
September is the most unfavourable month with September 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 December?
In December, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 32.0°C.
Is Kumasi good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Kumasi scores 4.8/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 5.1/10.
When should you avoid Kumasi?
September is the most difficult month to visit Kumasi, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Kumasi in January?
The average UV index reaches 8 in January in Kumasi (high), with about 11.7h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.