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Weather in May in Ashanti Region

Thinking about venturing to Ashanti Region 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 Ashanti Region in May?

Ashanti Region is a region in Ghana. May in Ashanti Region generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Kumasi. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To explore the conditions in Ashanti Region in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 124 mm in Kumasi.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Kumasi enjoys close to 203 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Ashanti Region climate page.

Where to go in Ashanti Region in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Ashanti Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Ghana, check out our Ashanti Region's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Ashanti Region?

Kumasi

In May Kumasi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Kumasi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
33°C 
24°C 
205 hours 
109 mm 
14 days 
tolerable 
May May
32°C 
24°C 
203 hours 
124 mm 
18 days 
tolerable 
June   >> June
>>  
31°C 
23°C 
148 hours 
145 mm 
22 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Kumasi

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ashanti Region, in Ghana.

Is May the best time to visit Ashanti Region?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kumasi, May might be a good time to visit Ashanti Region. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, December provides perfect weather in Kumasi. The weather in February and March, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Ashanti Region.

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