Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Ghana in May
Weather score59Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 191mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
191mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
59
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 191mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ghana with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May31°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May191mm average rain
May is wetter than Ghana's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.5 hours average sun
May sits close to Ghana's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May25°C average sea
May is one of Ghana's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May59 weather score
May scores below Ghana's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
