The month in detail
What to expect in May
In May, Kumasi sees 31°C during the day with 6.2h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
May ranks 6 out of 12 months in Kumasi.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
very humid
23°
Daylight
12.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Kumasi is July (7.7/10), 2.5 pts higher than May.
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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
GhanaEquatorial 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.
Do you need sun protection in Kumasi in May?
The average UV index reaches 8 in May in Kumasi (very high), with about 12.3h of daylight. Protection essential.