Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
88°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Kumasi
Ghana · Africa
Hot afternoons and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
88°F
Lows around 74°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, but usually in brief, on-and-off spells. About 20 wet days, more than in most months.
65%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.5 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
86%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 94° and nights feel near 82°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
18%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 81°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning82°F
Feels 88°F
Rain17%
Cloud85%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday87°F
Feels 94°F
Rain20%
Cloud73%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 93°F
Rain46%
Cloud72%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening81°F
Feels 88°F
Rain23%
Cloud77%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91 | 72 | 0.8 | 4 | 10.3 | 64 |
| Feb | 93 | 75 | 1.7 | 8 | 10.1 | 67 |
| Mar | 92 | 75 | 3.9 | 17 | 10.0 | 75 |
| Apr | 90 | 75 | 4.0 | 18 | 10.1 | 78 |
| May | 88 | 74 | 4.6 | 20 | 9.5 | 81 |
| Jun | 85 | 73 | 5.1 | 22 | 8.2 | 84 |
| Jul | 83 | 72 | 4.2 | 19 | 7.4 | 83 |
| Aug | 82 | 72 | 3.6 | 18 | 6.9 | 83 |
| Sep | 84 | 73 | 5.5 | 24 | 7.6 | 84 |
| Oct | 86 | 73 | 4.8 | 22 | 8.7 | 84 |
| Nov | 87 | 72 | 2.3 | 13 | 9.7 | 82 |
| Dec | 88 | 72 | 0.9 | 5 | 10.0 | 74 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology