Ghana Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Ghana experiences warm and wet weather as it is located just north of the equator. The average temperature is around 28.5°C (83.3°F), with highs reaching 31.7°C (89.1°F) and lows dropping to 25.8°C (78.4°F). It generally feels slightly warmer than the actual temperatures, with an average “feels like” of 32.9°C (91.3°F). May is part of the rainy season in Ghana, with an average precipitation of 6.01 mm and a high chance of rain at 61.3%. There are usually 27 days of rain in May, which means there are occasional breaks in the rainfall. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and the most common weather condition is also rain. The humidity is relatively high at 80.4% on average, and Ghana has a moderate risk of severe weather conditions at 45.5%.
What is the temperature in Ghana in May?
Average air temperature in Ghana is 28.5°C (83.4°F) in May. The outside temperature in Ghana feels like 32.9°C (91.3°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 31.7°C (89°F) and feels like 38.7°C (101.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 25.8°C (78.5°F) which feels like 27°C (80.6°F).
How hot is Ghana in May?
The hot temperature in May in Ghana rises to 33°C (91.4°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 80.4% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 41.5 °C (106.7°F). The average maximum temp in Ghana is 31.7°C (106.7°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Ghana in May?
The coldest temp in Ghana in May drops to 22°C (71.6°F) during the cold nights. With 22.2km/h (13.8mph) winds and 80.4% humidity it feels like 22°C (71.6°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 25.8°C (78.5°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Ghana in May?
Yes, it rains for 27 days in Ghana in May averaging 6.01 mm of precipitation. Ghana has a 61.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Ghana throughout May?
Ghana has 6.01 mm (0.24 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 27 days out of the entire month.
Is Ghana windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Ghana during May is 22.2km/h (13.8mph) and average windgust is 26.2km/h (16.3mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 38.9km/h (24.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Ghana in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Ghana.
What are the humidity levels in Ghana in May?
The average humidity levels in Ghana in May are 80.4%. Daily humidity levels in Ghana range from 74.5% to 90.7% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Ghana in May?
Ghana has 12 hours 22 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Ghana in May is at 5:46:31 and the sunset is at 18:08:57.
What is the cloud coverage in Ghana in May?
Clouds cover 55.8% of the sky on average throughout May in Ghana. The cloud coverage ranges from 37.8% to 69.3% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Ghana?
The average UV index in Ghana is 8.6 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 5 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Ghana in May?
The average solar radiation is 240.2 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Ghana during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 76.9 W/m2 to 300.1 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Ghana?
The average solar energy during May in Ghana is 20.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 6.7 MJ/m2, to 25.9 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Ghana in May?
Yes, there is a 45.5% risk for severe weather in Ghana in May.
What is the air pressure in Ghana in May?
On average the air pressure in Ghana in May is 1011.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1009.7 mb to 1013 mb.
What is the visibility in Ghana in May?
The average daylight visibility in Ghana in May is 11.4 km (7.1 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.6 km (6 miles) to 13.7 km (8.5 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Ghana in May?
The average dew point in Ghana during May is 24.7°C (76.5°F).
Where is the data for Ghana climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Ghana in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- KOFORIDUA, GH
- AKUSE, GH
- KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL, GH
- TEMA, GH
- DGAA