Major city · Ghana
Suhum
Spend a half‑day in Suhum as a stop on the Accra‑Kumasi route; 3–4 h total including travel and market visit.
Suhum is a peri‑urban town on the main Accra‑Kumasi highway, useful as a brief rest point. Its market and local shops give a quick glimpse of southern Ghana’s agricultural trade. One half‑day is enough unless you plan to explore surrounding farms.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GHS
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (dry season, cooler evenings)
- avoid Apr–Oct (rainy, high humidity)
- Airport
- ACC
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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
Emergency numbers for Suhum191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Suhum, 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
- SafetySuhum is generally safe for daytime travel; stay alert on busy highway sections and keep valuables hidden in taxis.
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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.
- AirportACC Kotoka International Airport (about 63 km (39 mi) south of Suhum, ~1 h drive).ACC Kotoka International Airport (about 39 mi (63 km) south of Suhum, ~1 h drive).
- Getting aroundTaxis and shared minibuses (tro‑tro) run frequently along the highway; the town centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)GH₵5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city, short ride)GH₵5–10
- Budget bedBudget guest house room, a night, per roomGHS 40
- Mid-range bedBudget guest house room, a night, per roomGHS 60
- High-end bedBudget guest house room, a night, per roomGHS 80
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GHS 30 · Mid GHS 55 · High GHS 80
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
- ACC Kotoka International Airport (about 63 km (39 mi) south of Suhum, ~1 h drive)ACC Kotoka International Airport (about 39 mi (63 km) south of Suhum, ~1 h drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Suhum: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 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 shared minibuses (tro‑tro) run frequently along the highway; the town centre is walkable.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Koforidua
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Drive north on Accra‑Kumasi Highway, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 minDrive north on Accra‑Kumasi Highway, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min
Regional capital with more services and a larger market.
Nsawam
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Continue north on highway, 20 km (12 mi), 30 minContinue north on highway, 12 mi (20 km), 30 min
Another common stop on the route.
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.
Vema Guest House
Basic rooms, central location
Kafmalyn Executive Guest House
Slightly higher comfort, near market
Anum apapam
Budget option, walkable to market
Delako Guest House
Family‑friendly, quiet area
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₵30–45 excl. bed
- Mid
- GH₵45–70 excl. bed
- High
- GH₵70+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range guest house room1 × 1 night × GHS 100 | GHS 100 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GHS 55 | GHS 55 |
| Tro-tro Accra ↔ Suhum, one way1 × GHS 30 · check | GHS 30 |
| Taxi from Suhum centre to guest house1 × GHS 8 | GHS 8 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GHS 19 |
| Trip total≈ GHS 212 per person per day, bed included | GHS 212 |
2026 estimate in Ghanaian cedi; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | GH₵5–8 |
| Plate of rice & stew | GH₵8–12 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | GH₵2–3 |
| Taxi (city, short ride) | GH₵5–10 |
| Shared minibus (tro‑tro) per km | GH₵0.30–0.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Heavy traffic on Accra‑Kumasi Highway during peak hours; allow extra travel time.
- Rainy season can make roads slippery; check local forecasts.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire
- 192
- Ambulance
- 193
- General emergency
- 112
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Kyerɛ me address noTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Fire192
- Ambulance193
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Accra; other embassies also in Accra.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Accra → Suhum (taxi): ≈ GH₵60, 45 min (check)
- Suhum → Kumasi (tro‑tro): ≈ GH₵30 per person, 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Maakye — Hello (maah-che)
- Medase — Thank you (meh-dah-seh)
- Ɛhe na ɛkɔ? — How much? (eh-heh nah eh-ko)
- Ɛhe na adwuma no wɔ? — Where is the market? (eh-heh nah ah-joo-ma no wo)
- Mepɛ taksi — I need a taxi (meh-peh tak-see)
- Da yie — Good night (da yee)
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 Suhum. 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 season, cooler evenings) · avoid Apr–Oct (rainy, high humidity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a quick‑stop guide for fuel stations on the highway.
- Map walking routes from guest houses to Suhum Main Market.
- Include local transport schedules for tro‑tro minibuses.
Sources
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