Kumasi weather in August (Ashanti Region, Ghana)

How is the weather in Kumasi in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Kumasi generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 22°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Kumasi in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The city usually sees around 78 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December typically offers the best circumstances. While February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kumasi climate page with graphs.

 

Kumasi, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 78 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 20%  

Where to go in Ghana in August

Find out more about the weather in Ghana in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kumasi in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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