Accra in May
6.2out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Very wet: about 20 rainy days.
28°CAvg high
26°CAvg low
20Rainy days (119 mm)
12:15 hDaylight
05:49Sunrise · 18:05 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
- Very wet: about 20 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.7 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 25°C | 11 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| February | 29°C | 26°C | 13 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| March | 29°C | 26°C | 24 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| April | 29°C | 26°C | 45 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| May | 28°C | 26°C | 119 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.2 |
| June | 27°C | 25°C | 174 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 25°C | 24°C | 63 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.7 |
| August | 25°C | 23°C | 27 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| September | 26°C | 24°C | 39 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 27°C | 25°C | 52 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 28°C | 26°C | 41 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| December | 29°C | 26°C | 22 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Accra in May?
Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 26°C.
When is the best time to visit Accra?
The best months are January, February, March, August.