Manhyia Palace
Kumasi, Ghana
Manhyia Palace is a palace and museum located in Kumasi. Built in 1925 by the Government of the United Kingdom, it operates as a heritage site and serves as one of the most looked-up sights in Ghana.
Planning a visit
The palace is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00. January and December are the driest months, with rain on about 5 to 6 days each, making them suitable for a visit. Rainfall increases significantly from March through July and again in September and October, with rainy days occurring on 23 to 30 days per month during these periods. Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 28 °C to 33 °C and daily lows between 22 °C and 24 °C.
Prempeh I International Airport is located 3 km from the palace in Kumasi. The site is 202 km from Accra. There are no other sights listed nearby to combine with this visit.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is June, with about 208 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 17 | 52 | 121 | 153 | 170 | 208 | 137 | 88 | 172 | 162 | 53 | 27 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 10 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 31 | 24 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
