May weather forecast
Ghana

May continues the trend of the rainy season in Ghana, particularly in the southern regions. The country experiences significant rainfall, with showers varying from moderate to heavy. The average temperatures in May generally fluctuate between 24°C (75.2°F) and 32°C (89.6°F), with a consistent tropical warmth accompanied by increased humidity.

The capital city, Accra, usually observes temperatures ranging from 24°C (75.2°F) to 31°C (87.8°F). The city, being coastal, experiences substantial rainfall during this month. Kumasi, located in the Ashanti region, also sees significant rainfall with temperatures ranging from 22°C (71.6°F) to 31°C (87.8°F). The heightened humidity, combined with the persistent high temperatures, often leads to a muggy atmosphere, particularly in the coastal and forest regions.

May, similar to April, is one of the wettest months of the year in southern Ghana. Meanwhile, the northern regions begin to enter their single rainy season, which typically lasts from May to October.

Compared to April, May sees similar weather patterns with high humidity, significant rainfall, and persistently high temperatures. Moving into June, the rainy season continues, particularly in the south, while the northern regions see an intensification of rainfall as their rainy season progresses.

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• Accra - May »
  With an average sea temperature of 28.6°C (83.5°F), May is the month with the warmest seawater in Accra, Ghana. Accra's weather, upon May's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.7°C (87.3°F), nearly identical to the prior month.
• Kumasi - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Kumasi are February through May, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12. February through May, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Kumasi.
• Sekondi-Takoradi - May »
  On the last day of May, in Sekondi-Takoradi sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:16 GMT. May is when Sekondi-Takoradi welcomes the core of the first rainy season with rainfall reaching the maximum point for the year.
• Tamale - May »
  In Tamale during May, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. In Tamale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.5 days and collects up to 530mm (20.87") of precipitation.
• Ashaiman - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Ashaiman sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:10 GMT. In Ashaiman, in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Cape Coast - May »
  Cape Coast's weather, upon May's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30°C (86°F), nearly identical to the prior month. On the first day of May in Cape Coast, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:11.
• Obuasi - May »
  On the last day of May, in Obuasi, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:18 GMT. The months of January, May, November and December see the peak of Obuasi's temperatures, averaging a high of 32°C (89.6°F).
• Tema - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Tema sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:10 GMT. In May, in Tema, Ghana, the rain falls for 17.8 days.
• Madina - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Madina, Ghana, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:11 GMT. In Madina in May, during 20 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Koforidua - May »
  On the first day of May in Koforidua sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:08. The months with the highest UV index in Koforidua, Ghana, are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Wa - May »
  In May, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 49°C (120.2°F). The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity.
• Ho - May »
  The season's zenith is marked by an impressive jump in precipitation to 152mm (5.98"), marking the highest point of rainfall in the year. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:10 GMT.