SeasonMapKumasi weather in March
Ghana
March in Kumasi: hot, rainy, with muggy air — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Kumasi · #1019 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kumasi in March
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Kumasi climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 65 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kumasi in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyIndependence Day, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kumasi's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKumasi's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Kumasi in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Akwasidae at Manhyia
1 Jan – 31 Dec · usuallyMajor festivalEvery forty to forty-two days the Asantehene holds court at Manhyia Palace: horns, drummers, chiefs in kente and a queue of subjects. It falls on a Sunday nine times a year, so any month has one, but the date is fixed by the Akan calendar rather than ours. Source ↗
- Holiday
Independence Day
6 MarNational holidayClosuresThe 6 March holiday shuts offices, banks and, more to the point here, Kejetia market. The national parade has rotated around the regional capitals in recent years rather than staying in Accra. Source ↗
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Kumasi in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Kumasi?
- March in Kumasi: hot, rainy, with muggy air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Kumasi on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Kumasi in March?
- In March, Kumasi averages a daily high of 32.7°C and a low of 24°C, with about 100 mm of rain over roughly 17.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kumasi in March?
- Kumasi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in March.