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Why visit

The Manhyia Palace Museum gives genuine insight into the surviving Ashanti kingship, chief's regalia, gold weights, and the famous Golden Stool replica (the original is sacred and never displayed). Visit the kente weavers in nearby Bonwire and Adanwomase villages, the adinkra symbol stamping artisans of Ntonso, and the bustling Kejetia Market, one of West Africa's largest, with 11,000 stalls. The center for National Culture offers craft workshops in beadwork and drumming.

When to avoid

Petty crime in Kejetia Market is common. Carry minimal valuables and use a money belt. Traffic is notoriously bad, budget extra time. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry to Ghana. Bring your card. Malaria is endemic. Take prophylaxis. The Asantehene's palace requires modest dress (no shorts, covered shoulders). Avoid attempting to photograph the king or sacred objects without explicit permission.

Plan Kumasi

Current conditions and the practical reference material that helps turn the saved places into a trip.

The next week in Kumasi

7-day forecast from Open-Meteo. UV badges flag days when sun protection matters (3 and above is moderate; 8 and above is risk territory for unprotected fair skin within 30 minutes).

Today

Drizzle

29° / 22°

2.8 mm

UV High

Wed

Showers

28° / 22°

6.4 mm

UV Very high

Thu

Showers

28° / 22°

6.4 mm

UV Moderate

Fri

Drizzle

29° / 22°

2.4 mm

UV High

Sat

Drizzle

29° / 22°

4.1 mm

UV High

Sun

Showers

26° / 22°

12.8 mm

UV Moderate

Mon

Drizzle

26° / 21°

2.0 mm

UV Moderate

Climate

Wet season (Sep-Oct)

About 28% of the year's rain falls in these months. Typical highs around 29°C, lows around 21°C.

Dry season (Nov-Mar)

About 60mm of rain a month, against 201mm in the wet season.

In August 4

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Weather

28° / 20°

Typical high / low

3 mm rainfall this month

Daylight

12.3h

06:01 – 18:21local

Holidays coming up

Public holidays from Nager.Date.

Airports

closest KMS · 4 km

About Kumasi

Kumasi is a city and the capital of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly and the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It is the second largest city in the country, with a population of 443,981 as of the 2021 census. Kumasi is located in a rain forest region near Lake Bosomtwe and is located about 200 kilometres (120 mi) from Accra. The city experiences a tropical savanna climate, with two rainy seasons which range from minor to major. Major ethnic groups who live in Kumasi are the Asante, Dagombas, Mole-Dagbon and Ewe. As of 2025, the mayor of the metropolitan is Ofori-Agyeman Boadi.

Area: 254 km²
Airport codes: KMS

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