Kumasi Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Kumasi temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C (95°F) in February to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in the coolest month, August.

Nights vary from 24°C (75°F) in February to around 22°C (72°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kumasi experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1136 mm (45 in) of precipitation annually. The climate in Kumasi shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in September, the wettest month, with an average of 152 mm (6 in) of precipitation over 23 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 22 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kumasi Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kumasi serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in August, offering only 2.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kumasi.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 82%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year