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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 44/100

Accra in May

Mixed · 44/100Beach 65/100
High / low29° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation152 mmmonthly total
Sea29°surface temperature
5.56° N, 0.20° WElevation 33 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goAccra · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec44May
Best timeJan–Feb · Aug
May: high / low29° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Accra averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 152 mm of precipitation, with average cloud cover near 50%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June is cooler again by about 1.6°. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 44/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Accra. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:47 and sets at 18:09 local time, giving 12 h 22 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 6 minutes over the month.

Why 44/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%65%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%67%

Beach score this month: 65/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Accra this month

Ashaiman
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Ashaiman

Greater Accra · 24 km NE
30°May high
133mm rain
37score
Ashaiman
Madina
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Madina

Greater Accra · 13 km N
30°May high
147mm rain
39score
Madina
Gbawe
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Gbawe

Greater Accra · 13 km W
29°May high
152mm rain
41score
Gbawe
Kasoa
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Kasoa

Central · 24 km W
30°May high
157mm rain
39score
Kasoa
ivTop of the table

Ghana's best in May

Where to go in May
Sekondi-Takoradi
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Sekondi-Takoradi

Western
28°May high
30wet days
45score
Sekondi-Takoradi
Cape Coast
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Cape Coast

Central
28°May high
30wet days
45score
Cape Coast
Elmina
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Elmina

Central
28°May high
29wet days
45score
Elmina
Princes Town
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Princes Town

Western
28°May high
30wet days
45score
Princes Town
·Questions

Accra in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Accra?

May scores 44/100 for Accra, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 152 mm of precipitation.

How warm is Accra in May?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 26°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Accra in May?

Accra receives about 152 mm of precipitation in May.

Can you swim in Accra in May?

The sea averages 29°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.