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Lake Bosumtwi

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South of Kumasi, Lake Bosumtwi sits in a meteorite crater ringed by Akan villages; locals fish and perform traditional rites while visitors hire pirogues or walk crater trails.

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Lake Bosumtwi essentials

Address: Lake Bosumtwi, Ashanti Region, Ghana - near Kumasi
Hours: Open year-round
Admission: Entry to public beaches free; private facilities and boat tours vary in price
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About Lake Bosumtwi

Lake Bosumtwi is a natural, circular lake in Ghana’s Ashanti Region formed within a meteorite impact crater. It is the country’s best-known natural lake and is significant both geologically and culturally to surrounding Ashanti communities.

The lake occupies a roughly circular crater and is fairly deep relative to its diameter; it is fed by rainfall and groundwater and has no surface outlet, which means water balance is controlled by evaporation and subsurface flows. The lakeshore is fringed by small towns and villages where fishing and local tourism are important activities.

Scientific studies have dated the impact that created the basin to the Pleistocene, and the site is used for geological and environmental research as well as recreation and traditional ceremonies.

Lake Bosumtwi lies about 30 kilometres south of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, set within a rural landscape of farmland and forested hills.

  • Hydrology: A closed-basin lake with no surface outlet; water level fluctuates seasonally and is linked to groundwater and rainfall patterns in the catchment.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Lake Bosumtwi

Accessible year-round; drier months provide easier travel and clearer views.

Dry season
November-March · 24-32°C
Easier travel and clearer skies for lakeshore exploration.
Rainy season
April-October · 22-30°C
Lush surroundings; boat travel can be impacted by sudden rains.

Weather & Climate near Lake Bosumtwi

Climate

Lake Bosumtwi's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1227 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 86 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 22° - 31° 27° 11 mm mostly sunny 62% 1.3 m/s 1.5 very high 11.7h
February Very Good 24° - 32° 30° 53 mm partly cloudy 66% 1.7 m/s 1.6 very high 11.8h
March Good 24° - 32° 32° 116 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 12.0h
April Good 24° - 32° 31° 133 mm overcast 81% 2.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.2h
May Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 157 mm overcast 84% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 12.3h
June Good 23° - 29° 26° 189 mm overcast 88% 1.7 m/s 1.6 very high 12.4h
July Good 23° - 28° 25° 120 mm overcast 88% 1.4 m/s 1.5 very high 12.3h
August Very Good 22° - 27° 25° 72 mm overcast 85% 1.3 m/s 1.5 very high 12.2h
September Good 23° - 28° 25° 149 mm overcast 86% 1.4 m/s 1.7 very high 12.0h
October Very Good 23° - 30° 26° 138 mm partly cloudy 87% 1.2 m/s 1.8 very high 11.9h
November Very Good 24° - 31° 31° 63 mm some cloud 84% 1.3 m/s 1.7 very high 11.7h
December Ideal 23° - 31° 30° 26 mm some cloud 73% 1.3 m/s 1.5 high 11.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Lake Bosumtwi

Lake Bosumtwi is about 30-40 minutes by car from Kumasi. Road access is via the Nsuta-Kumasi road with local signage to lakeside villages; public transport to nearby towns is available.

Tips for Visiting Lake Bosumtwi

  • Combine a visit with a drive around the lake to stop at small fishing villages and local craft markets.
  • Hire a canoe with local guides to reach quieter bays and view the lake's geology up close.
  • Bring local currency for small purchases in lakeside villages where cards are rarely accepted.