The month in detail
What to expect in December
December is peak dry season in Kumasi. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (7.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
December ranks 4 out of 12 months in Kumasi. Compared to November: +2°F daytime, 12 pts fewer rainy days, −0.7h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
19°
Daylight
11.6h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 84
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Kumasi is July (7.7/10), 2.2 pts higher than December.
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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 · 95°F
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 82°F
🌧️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 82°F highs, 72°F 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 72°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
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 December?
The average UV index reaches 8 in December in Kumasi (high), with about 11.6h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.