Western Region Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Western Region, Ghana in May.

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Axim Busua

Planning a journey to Western Region, Ghana this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Western Region in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Axim. 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 Western Region, Ghana in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Busua with an average of 231 mm (9.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Axim with 271 mm (11 in).

Explore Western Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Western Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Axim)

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August27°C (81°F) September28°C (82°F) October29°C (84°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Western Region in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Western Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Western Region

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Western Region, Ghana?

Temperature range in Western Region (May)

Precipitation variation in Western Region (May)

Axim

In May Axim generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
169 mm (6.7 in)
271 mm (11 in)
311 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
23 days
26 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Axim →

Busua

In May Busua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
277 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
22 days
26 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Busua →

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

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Western Region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Axim 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 271 mm (11 in)
Busua 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 231 mm (9.1 in)

Western Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Western Region, Ghana in May?

In May, Western Region, Ghana generally has poor weather conditions. Axim sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Western Region, Ghana in May?

Average temperatures in Western Region, Ghana during May range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Axim.

Does Western Region, Ghana get a lot of rain in May?

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Western Region, Ghana, with Axim averaging around 271 mm (11 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Western Region, Ghana?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Western Region, Ghana due to the typically poor weather in Axim.

On average, the best time to visit Western Region, Ghana is in August with generally perfect weather in Axim. In contrast, May and June tend to have poor weather conditions.

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