Ghana weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Ghana this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Ghana in May?
May in Ghana generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Akwida at 30°C (85°F) to very warm in Navrongo at 37°C (98°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (80°F) in Navrongo and 26°C (78°F) in Akwida. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Navrongo with an average of 56mm (2.2 inches) to heavy rainfall in Akwida with 234mm (9.2 inches). The city Accra usually sees around 211 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Ghana, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Ghana's yearly weather, check out our Ghana climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Ghana?
Average weather in Accra
In May Accra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Kumasi
In May Kumasi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Tema
In May Tema generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (78°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Takoradi
In May Takoradi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (78°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in East Legon
In May East Legon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ghana.
Is May the best time to visit Ghana?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Ghana with often tolerable weather in Accra.
Generally speaking, January, February, July, August, September, October and December provide perfect weather in Accra. The weather in May and June, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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