Ghana
Ghana in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Ghana in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Ghana in May?
- Navrongo is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 36°C (96°F) in May; Suhum is the coolest at 30°C (87°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Ghana in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Sekondi-Takoradi (29°C (83°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
36°
Navrongo
Coolest
30°
Suhum
Driest
104 mm
Navrongo
Warmest sea
29°
Sekondi-Takoradi
Across Ghana, May highs run from 30°C (87°F) (Suhum) to 36°C (96°F) (Navrongo). On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Accra, Sekondi-Takoradi, and Cape Coast.
Best places in Ghana in May
65 
Accra
Greater Accra · Ghana
32° / 24° 157 mm May
67
Sekondi-Takoradi
Western · Ghana
31° / 23° 255 mm May
67
Cape Coast
Central · Ghana
31° / 24° 213 mm May
67
Elmina
Central · Ghana
31° / 24° 222 mm May
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42
Kumasi
Ashanti · Ghana
31° / 22° 172 mm May
46
Koforidua
Eastern · Ghana
31° / 22° 164 mm May
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41
Wa
Upper West · Ghana
34° / 24° 113 mm May
35
Tamale
Northern · Ghana
34° / 24° 129 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sekondi-Takoradi | 31° | 23° | 255 mm | 29° | 67 |
| Cape Coast | 31° | 24° | 213 mm | 29° | 67 |
| Elmina | 31° | 24° | 222 mm | 28° | 67 |
| Accra | 32° | 24° | 157 mm | — | 65 |
| Ho | 31° | 23° | 164 mm | — | 48 |
| Suhum | 30° | 22° | 172 mm | — | 47 |
| Koforidua | 31° | 22° | 164 mm | — | 46 |
| Kumasi | 31° | 22° | 172 mm | — | 42 |
| Wa | 34° | 24° | 113 mm | — | 41 |
| Bibiani | 32° | 23° | 185 mm | — | 40 |
| Damongo | 33° | 24° | 126 mm | — | 39 |
| Yendi | 34° | 24° | 127 mm | — | 39 |
| Tamale | 34° | 24° | 129 mm | — | 35 |
| Savelugu | 35° | 24° | 125 mm | — | 34 |
| Navrongo | 36° | 25° | 104 mm | — | 34 |
| Bolgatanga | 36° | 25° | 108 mm | — | 33 |
Festivals in Ghana in May
- Don Festival Festival of people in Bolgatanga
- Donkyi Festival Festival of the Mamase people
- Sonyor Deng Festival Festival of Sonyor people in Bole District
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Ghana in May?
Average daytime highs range from 30° in Suhum to 36° in Navrongo.
Can you swim in Ghana in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Sekondi-Takoradi at about 29°.