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Papao weather in May (Ghana)

Is May a good time to explore Papao weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Papao generally includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 31°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 26°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Papao in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 211 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Papao. January, February, July, August, September and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Papao, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 119 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 211 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Accra, Ghana (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Ghana in May

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

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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 this month?

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. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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