Climate of Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana
Point-value climate at Kumasi (Ashanti, Ghana). Population approximately 1,646,000.
Located in Ashanti, Ghana, Kumasi has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 1,646,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.5°C / 76.1°F in August to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in March, with rainfall varying from 15 mm / 0.6 in (January) to 204 mm / 8 in (June) — about 1400 mm / 55.1 in across the year. Kumasi is the capital of Ashanti. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kumasi's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5°C79.7°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.6°C81.7°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| March | 27.7°C81.9°F | 133 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.4°C81.3°F | 154 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.9°C80.4°F | 173 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.8°C78.4°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.9°C76.8°F | 123 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.5°C76.1°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| September | 25.2°C77.4°F | 168 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.9°C78.6°F | 180 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 82 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.3°C79.3°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kumasi?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, December. Kumasi's warmest month is March at an average of 27.7°C / 81.9°F, and its driest month is January with about 15 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kumasi?
Kumasi, in Ashanti, Ghana, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.5°C / 76.1°F in August to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1400 mm / 55.1 in, with the wettest month being June (204 mm / 8 in) and the driest January (15 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Kumasi in March?
The average temperature in Kumasi in March is 27.7°C / 81.9°F, with rainfall of about 133 mm / 5.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kumasi?
The driest month in Kumasi is January, with about 15 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.5°C / 79.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Kumasi?
The wettest month in Kumasi is June, with approximately 204 mm / 8 in of average monthly rainfall.