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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 45/100

Sekondi-Takoradi in May

Mixed · 45/100Beach 65/100
High / low28° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation235 mm30 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
4.93° N, 1.76° WElevation 6 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goSekondi-Takoradi · weather score
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Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
May: high / low28° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Sekondi-Takoradi averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 235 mm of precipitation spread over about 30 wet days, with average cloud cover near 51%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June is cooler again by about 1.4°. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 45/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Sekondi-Takoradi. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 18:14 local time, giving 12 h 21 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 5 minutes over the month.

Why 45/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%68%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%65%

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 Sekondi-Takoradi this month

Takoradi
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Takoradi

Western · 3.2 km S
28°May high
30wet days
45score
Takoradi
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Sekondi

Western · 4.9 km E
28°May high
30wet days
45score
Sekondi
Cape Coast
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Cape Coast

Central · 60 km E
28°May high
30wet days
45score
Cape Coast
Elmina
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Elmina

Central · 48 km E
28°May high
29wet days
45score
Elmina
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Ghana's best in May

Where to go in May
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
Anloga
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Anloga

Volta
28°May high
26wet days
45score
Anloga
·Questions

Sekondi-Takoradi in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Sekondi-Takoradi?

May scores 45/100 for Sekondi-Takoradi, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 30 wet days.

How warm is Sekondi-Takoradi in May?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 25°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Sekondi-Takoradi in May?

Sekondi-Takoradi receives about 235 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 30 days.

Can you swim in Sekondi-Takoradi in May?

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