Elmina in May
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Very wet: about 25 rainy days.
28°CAvg high
26°CAvg low
25Rainy days (166 mm)
12:14 hDaylight
05:55Sunrise · 18:09 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
- Very wet: about 25 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 (±3.0 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 | 26°C | 18 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| February | 28°C | 26°C | 25 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| March | 29°C | 26°C | 40 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| April | 29°C | 26°C | 71 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.9 |
| May | 28°C | 26°C | 166 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 27°C | 25°C | 204 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 25°C | 24°C | 64 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 25°C | 23°C | 28 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| September | 25°C | 24°C | 52 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| October | 27°C | 25°C | 67 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.8 |
| November | 28°C | 26°C | 49 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.0 |
| December | 28°C | 26°C | 28 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Elmina in May?
Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 26°C.
When is the best time to visit Elmina?
The best months are January, February, August, December.