Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Ghana with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Ghana in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Ghana with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Ghana will be around 32°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 138 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 44% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Ghana. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Ghana in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
138 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Ghana?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Ghana. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Ghana in May
With 40°C, Ghana hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 28°C.
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The climate of Ghana is based on weather data from Accra. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Ghana for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in May in Ghana
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Ghana, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Ghana
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Ghana, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Ghana.
Daily UV Index in May in Ghana
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Ghana, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Ghana Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Ghana, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Ghana Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Ghana, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Ghana
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Ghana. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Ghana by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ghana. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
