Kumasi weather
At 9:30 PM local time it was clear and 26°C (79°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (1.6 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Jan. Kumasi sits 275 m (902 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 2%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (1.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–JanOff season May–Jun, Sep–Oct
About Kumasi weather
Is it raining in Kumasi right now?
No. It’s clear and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (1.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kumasi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 22–24°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Kumasi lately?
In the past 7 days, Kumasi had 5 rainy days and 29.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kumasi?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kumasi weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kumasi?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kumasi is Dec–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in July to 34°C (93°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Kumasi?
October is the wettest month, with about 233 mm (9.2 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 18 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Kumasi?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F).
Does Kumasi have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Jun, Sep–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Kumasi weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months