# Things to see in Kumasi (Ghana): 6 places and when to go

> Kumasi is a major city in Ghana with around 1,646,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly Temples (2), Nature (2), Wildlife (2). The best known are Manhyia Palace, St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi and Wesley Methodist Cathedral. The best time to come is November to January; also possible: February to April and August to October. There are about 12 h 23 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/kumasi/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-12
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Ghana · 6.6919, -1.632
- **Population:** About 1,646,000
- **Places:** 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/espiritual/) (2) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/naturaleza/) (2) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/fauna/) (2) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/historia/) (1) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/gastronomia/) (1)
- **Best time:** November to January.
- **Also possible:** February to April and August to October.
- **Nearest airport:** KMS Kumasi, 5.2 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Kumasi

The places in and around Kumasi, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Manhyia Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/manhyia-palace/): The official Palace of the Asantehene in Ghana · 2.2 km
- [St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/saint-peter-s-cathedral/): Building in Africa · 1.6 km
- [Wesley Methodist Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/wesley-methodist-cathedral/): Cathedral in Kumasi, Ghana · 969 m
- [Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/bobiri-forest-and-butterfly-sanctuary/): Protected area of Ghana · 36 km
- [Asafo market](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/asafo-market/): Shopping mall in Ashanti, Ghana · 1.8 km
- [Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/owabi-wildlife-sanctuary/): Protected area · 7.9 km

## When to go to Kumasi

The best time to visit Kumasi is **November to January**; also possible: February to April and August to October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| February | Possible | 11 h 47 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 57 |
| April | Possible | 12 h 09 |
| May | Better not | 12 h 18 |
| June | Better not | 12 h 23 |
| July | Better not | 12 h 21 |
| August | Possible | 12 h 13 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 02 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 51 |
| November | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| December | Best time | 11 h 37 |

There are about 12 h 23 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In January, 6 of the 6 places are at their best.

When to go to Ghana in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Kumasi

The nearest main airport is Prempeh I International Airport (KMS, Kumasi), 5.2 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ghana (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=6.6919%2C-1.632)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=6.6919%2C-1.632)

## Other towns nearby

- [Cape Coast](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/cape-coast/): 11 places · 181 km
- [Accra](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/acra/): 25 places · 201 km

And all of Ghana, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Kumasi?

The best known: [Manhyia Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/manhyia-palace/), [St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/saint-peter-s-cathedral/), [Wesley Methodist Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/wesley-methodist-cathedral/), [Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/bobiri-forest-and-butterfly-sanctuary/), [Asafo market](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/ghana/asafo-market/). In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Kumasi?

November to January; also possible: February to April and August to October. There are about 12 h 23 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.

### How do you get to Kumasi?

The nearest main airport is Prempeh I International Airport (KMS), 5.2 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=6.6919%2C-1.632) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Kumasi as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).