Climate Insights for Kumasi

The climate in Kumasi is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,123 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 177 mm of rainfall. Kumasi sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kumasi is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 44.2 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 7 in of rainfall. Kumasi sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Kumasi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 35°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 29°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Kumasi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 72°F to 95°F. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 95°F and an average of 85°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Kumasi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,123 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 177 mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 9 mm. That's 168 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Kumasi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 7 in of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.6 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Kumasi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Kumasi is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kumasi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kumasi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.