Major city · Ghana
Kumasi
Give Kumasi 2 nights: Manhyia Palace and Kejetia market on day one, craft villages or Lake Bosumtwi on day two. Skip if you only have 4 days in Ghana.
Kumasi is Ghana's second city and the seat of the Asantehene, the Asante king. It is a working market and university city rather than a monument city: the draw is Kejetia market, the Manhyia Palace Museum, the craft villages north of town and Lake Bosumtwi in the crater ring 35 km south. Two nights covers it; the 4–5 h road transfer from Accra is the main cost in time.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GHS
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (dry, less rain)
- avoid Apr–Jul and Sep–Oct (heaviest rain); the Adae Kese durbar date moves each year, check before booking around it
- Airport
- KMS
- Nights
- 2
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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kumasi191 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kumasi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS, GH₵).Ghana-wide
- SIM or eSIMMTN has the widest coverage, with Telecel (ex-Vodafone) and AT as alternatives…Ghana-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap.Ghana-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is added.Ghana-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ghana-wide
- SafetyKumasi is generally calm for visitors; the real risks are pickpockets in Kejetia market, traffic…
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; public toilets charge a few cedis.Ghana-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 192 fire · 193 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday mornings are for church and many shops open late; offices close on public holidays.Ghana-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKMS Kumasi Airport (Flights from Accra take about 45 min; small aircraft with tight luggage limits.
- Getting aroundTaxis and ride-hailing cover the centre; agree the fare before you get in.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a caféGH₵15–30
- Beerbar bottle / shop bottleGH₵20–35GH₵12–20
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across the city centreAgree before you get in.GH₵30–60
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Manhyia, Prempeh II, Kumasi Fort)checkGH₵20–100
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personGHS 150
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomGHS 700
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomGHS 1,200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GHS 250 · Mid GHS 500 · High GHS 1,100
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KMS Kumasi Airport (Flights from Accra take about 45 min; small aircraft with tight luggage limits. Road from Accra is 4–5 h in daylight.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jul, Sep–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (17 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kumasi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Feb
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
17 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis and ride-hailing cover the centre; agree the fare before you get in. Tro-tros are cheapest but the central station is chaotic and traffic jams are constant — many travellers pick tro-tros up along the ring road instead. Car rental runs about US$75–100 a day (2026 estimate, check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lake Bosumtwi
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Taxi or tro-tro southwest via Lake Rd, about 35 km (22 mi)Taxi or tro-tro southwest via Lake Rd, about 22 mi (35 km)
Crater lake ringed by villages; the only natural lake in Ghana. Agree the fare and any guide fee first.
Ntonso adinkra village
goDoor to door: About 45 min each way
Taxi or tro-tro north of the city
Adinkra stamping workshops and cloth for sale; pairs well with Ahwiaa.
Ahwiaa carving village
goDoor to door: About 45 min each way
Taxi or tro-tro on the Mampong road
Woodcarvers and drum makers; morning is the working hours.
Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Tro-tro to Esaase or Owabi, then 1–2 km (0.6–1.2 mi) on foot, or a private taxiTro-tro to Esaase or Owabi, then 0.6–1.2 mi (1–2 km) on foot, or a private taxi
Weekday opening only; guided walks arranged at the visitor centre. Call ahead to confirm.
Accra
goDoor to door: 4–5 h by road, about 3 h door to door by air
VIP or similar coach from the bus terminal; flights about 45 min
Leave early to arrive in daylight.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Adum and Kejetia (city centre)
Walk to the market, Manhyia and the museums. Loud, congested, best if you are here to see the city and not to rest.
Nhyiaeso and Harper Rd (south of centre)
Hotels with grounds, near Rattray Park and the golf club; 10–15 min by taxi to Kejetia.
KNUST and Ayeduase (university side)
Cheaper beds, student food, botanical garden on campus; 20–30 min to the centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- GH₵250–450 excl. bed
- Mid
- GH₵450–900 excl. bed
- High
- GH₵900+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 2 nights × GHS 700 | GHS 1,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × GHS 500 | GHS 2,000 |
| Taxi across the centre, one trip1 × GHS 40 · check | GHS 40 |
| Lake Bosumtwi return taxi1 × GHS 400 · check | GHS 400 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × GHS 120 | GHS 240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GHS 408 |
| Trip total≈ GHS 1,122 per person per day, bed included | GHS 4,488 |
2026 estimate in cedis; intercity transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a café | GH₵15–30 |
| Local plate: fufu, banku or rice with stew | GH₵25–60 |
| Beer: bar bottle / shop bottle | GH₵20–35 / GH₵12–20 |
| Taxi across the city centreAgree before you get in. | GH₵30–60 |
| Tro-tro ride | GH₵3–10 |
| Museum entry (Manhyia, Prempeh II, Kumasi Fort)check | GH₵20–100 |
| Kente cloth, per strip or metrePrice depends on weave and width. | GH₵50–400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Pickpockets work Kejetia market and the surrounding streets; carry a small amount of cash and keep bags in front.
- Traffic in the centre can add 30–45 min to any cross-town trip; build it into your day.
- At Lake Bosumtwi, people at the Abono drop-off point have asked visitors for large 'community donations' — agree any guide fee before you start.
- Drive between cities in daylight only; night driving outside Kumasi is not advised.
- Some sights and small hotels have no working website or current phone: confirm hours the day before.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire
- 192
- Ambulance
- 193
- All emergencies (mobile)
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Kɔ me adrɛs yi so, mepa wo kyɛwTake me to this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Fire192
- Ambulance193
- All emergencies (mobile)112
Embassy
No embassies in Kumasi; the US, UK, Canadian and Australian missions are in Accra. Honorary consulates may exist — check before you travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kumasi Airport → city centre, taxi: GH₵50–100, 20–30 min (check)
- Accra → Kumasi, coach: GH₵100–150, 4–5 h (check)
- Accra → Kumasi, flight: about 45 min, small aircraft, tight luggage limit (check)
Say or show
- Maakye — Good morning (maa-cheh)
- Medaase — Thank you (meh-daa-seh)
- Ɛyɛ sɛn? — How much is it? (eh-yeh sen)
- Mepa wo kyɛw — Please (meh-pa wo chow)
- Mempɛ — I don't want it (mem-peh)
- Tualɛt no wɔ he? — Where is the toilet? (too-ah-let no wor heh)
Prices in cedis, 2026 estimate. Carry small notes for markets and tro-tros.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kumasi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar (dry, less rain) · avoid Apr–Jul and Sep–Oct (heaviest rain); the Adae Kese durbar date moves each year, check before booking around it · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for KMS: last flight times, taxi fallback and an overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Kejetia and Adum, Manhyia, Rattray Park and Nhyiaeso, KNUST.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Manhyia Palace Museum, Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, Kumasi Fort military museum, Kejetia) and eat pages with last orders.
- Rain and market-day fixtures so gates A–D can go green.