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Accra in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Accra in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Accra, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Accra in May 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Accra in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +30°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 120 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
120 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Accra has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Accra in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Accra for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +30°C with a maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +24°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +30°C.

Is Accra warm or cold in May?

Accra is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +31°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +26°C to +25°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Accra:

Climate in Accra in May

Accra weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+31°C+30°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+23°C+23°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+34°C+33°C
Rainfall
47 mm120 mm170 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%81%84%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1010 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
431
Cloudy days
201313
Rainy days
61516
Snowy days
000

May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April. It’s getting colder in May. From +31°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +30°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 47 mm to 120 mm. Humidity rises from 80% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in April to 3 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Accra in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Accra is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Accra based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 157 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 52 mm, which is considered heavy rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Accra, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Accra wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 170 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Accra?

This is the weather in Accra in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+30°C
2 May
☀️
+30°C
3 May
☀️
+31°C
4 May
☀️
+30°C
5 May
☀️
+30°C
6 May
☀️
+28°C
7 May
☀️
+30°C
8 May
☁️
+30°C
9 May
🌧️
+29°C
10 May
☀️
+30°C
11 May
🌧️
+30°C
12 May
☀️
+30°C
13 May
☀️
+31°C
14 May
☀️
+29°C
15 May
☁️
+30°C
16 May
☀️
+30°C
17 May
☀️
+31°C
18 May
☁️
+30°C
19 May
🌧️
+29°C
20 May
🌧️
+29°C
21 May
🌧️
+29°C
22 May
☀️
+28°C
23 May
☀️
+30°C
24 May
🌧️
+28°C
25 May
🌧️
+29°C
26 May
⛈️
+29°C
27 May
☀️
+29°C
28 May
☀️
+29°C
29 May
🌧️
+29°C
30 May
🌧️
+29°C
31 May
☁️
+30°C
In May 2023 Accra had 17 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Accra climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Accra in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+30°C) and the highest in 2020 (+33°C). The driest year was 1998 with only 28 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 258 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Accra in May:

Is May a good time to visit Accra?

It’s always a good time to visit Accra, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Accra in May?

May is warm in Accra. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Accra rainy in May?

Accra is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Accra in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Accra in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Accra

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Accra, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.