Elmina Weather in May

What's the weather like in Elmina (Ghana) in May 2024?

The climate in Elmina during May can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

May is in the spring in Elmina and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

Elmina weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.4°C 86.7°F
Nightly temperature 23.4°C 74.1°F
Average temperature 26.9°C 80.4°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 210 mm 8.3 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 29°C 84.1°F
Humidity 86%
Windspeed 5.4kph 3 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Elmina with around 210mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Elmina

Elmina average temperature in May

May rainfall

Elmina average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Elmina average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Elmina in May 2024.

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Elmina weather stats

Elmina weather statistics
Hottest month: March 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: January 20mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: November 7.4hrs
Coldest month: August 26.8°C 80.2°F
Wettest month: June 322mm 12.7ins
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