Monthly climate guide
Kumasi weather in May
Expect hot weather in Kumasi in May: afternoons reach about 30°C (86°F), while nights drop to around 23°C (73°F). Around 191 mm of rain falls over the month (very wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as April and 2°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- It's wetter than a typical month in Kumasi — roughly 49% more rain than average.
- May falls in Kumasi's wetter season, when heavy showers are common.
- Kumasi is usually about 4°C cooler than Tamale, 310 km away, in May.
- It's humid — around 86% — so the heat feels heavier.
Avg high
30°C
86°F
Avg low
23°C
73°F
Rainfall
191 mm
very wet
Humidity
86%
relative
Sky
77%
cloud · often cloudy
Kumasi weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C / 92°F | 20°C / 69°F | 12 mm | 62% | 33% |
| February | 34°C / 94°F | 23°C / 73°F | 56 mm | 65% | 53% |
| March | 33°C / 91°F | 23°C / 74°F | 130 mm | 77% | 70% |
| April | 31°C / 89°F | 23°C / 74°F | 130 mm | 82% | 72% |
| May | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 191 mm | 86% | 77% |
| June | 29°C / 83°F | 22°C / 72°F | 245 mm | 89% | 78% |
| July | 28°C / 83°F | 21°C / 70°F | 140 mm | 88% | 81% |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 21°C / 69°F | 66 mm | 85% | 78% |
| September | 29°C / 85°F | 22°C / 71°F | 191 mm | 86% | 80% |
| October | 29°C / 85°F | 22°C / 72°F | 267 mm | 87% | 73% |
| November | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 71°F | 91 mm | 85% | 55% |
| December | 31°C / 88°F | 20°C / 69°F | 20 mm | 73% | 38% |
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is May a good time to visit Kumasi?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Kumasi →Other Ghana cities in May
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Kumasi in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Kumasi?
May is one of the wetter months in Kumasi, with about 191 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Kumasi in May?
Average highs are about 30°C (86°F) and average lows about 23°C (73°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kumasi in May?
Kumasi typically gets around 191 mm of rain in May — very wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Kumasi (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.