Kumasi · WinterMonth summary
Kumasi weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 93°F
🌧 Rainy days
10% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kumasi in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.3/10). December scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Kumasi in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Kumasi enjoys 34°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (10% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 73°F | 93°F | 10% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ☀️ February | 75°F | 95°F | 23% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 75°F | 91°F | 64% | 0.2in | 9.2h | 6.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 75°F | 90°F | 69% | 0.2in | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 73°F | 88°F | 69% | 0.2in | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 72°F | 84°F | 83% | 0.3in | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 72°F | 82°F | 79% | 0.2in | 8.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 72°F | 82°F | 73% | 0.2in | 7.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 72°F | 84°F | 88% | 0.3in | 7.5h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 72°F | 86°F | 82% | 0.2in | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 73°F | 88°F | 45% | 0.1in | 9.6h | 7.3/10 |
| ☀️ December | 72°F | 90°F | 20% | 0.0in | 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 January, Kumasi averages 93°F, 10% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kumasi in January
Is January a good time to visit Kumasi?
January is an acceptable time for Kumasi (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider December (7.6/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Kumasi in January?
Temperatures reach 93°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 10.1h/day.
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