Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Cape Coast, Ghana, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (81°F). Highs can soar to 29°C (85°F), while lows may dip to 25°C (78°F). Typically, the humidity level in Cape Coast throughout May hovers around 81%.
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In May, Cape Coast averages 173 mm (6.8 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 26 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 20 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 39 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 34% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in Cape Coast reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||