May enters with the weather continuing its rainy season pattern in
Kumasi. The city observes the highest rainfall amount of the year reaching 174mm (6.85"). As the month progresses, both the average high and low temperatures decrease slightly, providing a minor but welcome relief from heat. Daylight hours peak this month, but the increase in cloud cover trims sunshine duration, minimizing the impact of the sustained UV index at 12. Despite the rain, this month is crucial for local agriculture, nourishing the crop fields and sustaining the region's cocoa production.
Temperature
With May's arrival, Kumasi's weather records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), marking little difference from
April's 32.3°C (90.1°F). Kumasi observes an average low-temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) during May.
Rainfall
In Kumasi, in May, during 14 rainfall days, 174mm (6.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kumasi,
Ghana, there are 128 rainfall days, and 1402mm (55.2") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Kumasi, Ghana, is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of May, in Kumasi, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:18 GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 6.6h.
UV index
February through May,
August through
October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Kumasi, Ghana. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 12 transforms into these recommendations:
Take every essential safety procedure. Individuals with fair skin could sustain burns in less than 5 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Frequent reapplication of a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen is vital every two hours or directly after a swim or an outdoor workout.