Ghana travel guide
What to see in Kumasi
The capital of the Ashanti kingdom, with a palace, a giant market and craft villages.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from July to April
Kumasi highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Manhyia Palace
The Ashanti king’s museum.
- Kejetia Market
One of the largest in Africa.
- National Cultural Centre
Crafts.
- Bonwire
The kente village.
- Lake Bosumtwi
In a crater.
Day trips from Kumasi
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Kumasi
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Kumasi are from July to April.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May with warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- May, June
Heavy rain
May and June are the wettest months in the south.
What to do: The best time is November to March, although the harmattan blows (dust from the Sahara).
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a chop bar (a local eatery). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Ghana guide.
Frequently asked questions about Kumasi
What to see in Kumasi?
Manhyia Palace, Kejetia Market, National Cultural Centre, Bonwire and Lake Bosumtwi.
What to see in Kumasi in one day?
Don’t miss Manhyia Palace, Kejetia Market, National Cultural Centre, Bonwire and Lake Bosumtwi. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Kumasi?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Kumasi are from July to April.
What day trips can you take from Kumasi?
Kumasi.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.