Ashanti weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Ashanti: highs of 30°C (86°F) and about 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (73°F) and cloud cover 75% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with April, it is cooler and wetter; June brings highs of 28°C (83°F) and 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kumasi, the largest city in Ashanti. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Ashanti?
least pleasant month Weather score 56/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Ashanti. For better conditions, consider Dec–Jan.
Does it rain a lot in Ashanti in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 173 mm (6.8 in) falls in an average May. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Ashanti in May?
Days average 30°C (86°F) and nights 23°C (73°F).
Ashanti weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C (91°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 18 mm | 38% | best |
| February | 34°C (93°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 49 mm | 53% | fair |
| March | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm | 70% | fair |
| April | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 124 mm | 73% | fair |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 173 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| June | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 222 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 140 mm | 80% | fair |
| August | 28°C (83°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 83 mm | 79% | fair |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 170 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 233 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| November | 30°C (85°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 93 mm | 54% | fair |
| December | 31°C (88°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 21 mm | 42% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Ashanti in May
Weather can differ a lot within Ashanti: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumasi | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 173 mm | least pleasant |
| Obuase | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 191 mm | least pleasant |
| Ejura | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 135 mm | least pleasant |
| Mampong | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 145 mm | least pleasant |
| Tafo | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 173 mm | least pleasant |
| Agogo | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 145 mm | least pleasant |
| Konongo | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 163 mm | least pleasant |
| Ahwiaa | 30°C (87°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 156 mm | least pleasant |
| Bekwai | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 173 mm | least pleasant |
| Effiduase | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 145 mm | least pleasant |
| New Tafo | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 173 mm | least pleasant |
| Ahwiaa | 30°C (87°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 156 mm | least pleasant |