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 »
  On the first day of May sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:07. In Accra in May, the average water temperature is 28.6°C (83.5°F).
• Kumasi - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Kumasi sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:18 GMT. February through May, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Kumasi, Ghana.
• Sekondi-Takoradi - May »
  Sekondi-Takoradi witnesses its peak temperatures during February and May, when the average high-temperature reaches 32°C (89.6°F). 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 the entire year, the rain falls for 129.5 days and collects up to 530mm (20.87") of precipitation. In Tamale, during May, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.
• Ashaiman - May »
  In Ashaiman in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air.
• Cape Coast - May »
  On the last day of May, in Cape Coast, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:14 GMT. On the first day of May in Cape Coast, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:11.
• Obuasi - May »
  In Obuasi, the warmest period comes during January, May, November and December, when the average high-temperature touches 32°C (89.6°F). During January, May, November and December, Obuasi experiences its peak temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F).
• Tema - May »
  January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Tema, Ghana. With an average sea temperature of 28.6°C (83.5°F), May is the month with the warmest seawater in Tema.
• Madina - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Madina, Ghana, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:11 GMT. The months with the highest UV index in Madina are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Koforidua - May »
  The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. On the first day of May in Koforidua, Ghana, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:08.
• Wa - May »
  An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. In May, the average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 49°C (120.2°F).
• 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.