May weather forecast
Kumasi, Ghana

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Weather in May

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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Kumasi during May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Kumasi, is 31.3°C (88.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 22.2°C (72°F).

How much does it rain in Kumasi in May?

In Kumasi, during May, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 174mm (6.85") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Kumasi have in May?

In May, the average day length in Kumasi is 12h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Kumasi?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, in Kumasi, Ghana, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:18 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kumasi have in May?

In Kumasi, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.6h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Kumasi?

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Kumasi?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kumasi, Ghana, is 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in May
Kumasi, Ghana

Average temperature in May - Kumasi, Ghana
  • Average high temperature in May: 31.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (33.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 22.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (22.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.4°C).

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Average rainfall in May
Kumasi, Ghana

Average rainfall in May - Kumasi, Ghana
  • Average rainfall in May: 174.4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (214.3mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (15.1mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Kumasi, Ghana

Average rainfall days in May - Kumasi, Ghana
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June, September and October (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kumasi, Ghana

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kumasi, Ghana
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average UV index in May
Kumasi, Ghana

Average UV index in May - Kumasi, Ghana
  • Average UV index in May: 12

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, August, September and October (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 10).

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Kumasi, Ghana

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