Bolgatanga Weather in August

What's the weather like in Bolgatanga (Upper East) in August 2024?

The climate in Bolgatanga during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

August is in the summer in Bolgatanga and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Bolgatanga weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.5°C 86.8°F
Nightly temperature 22.6°C 72.6°F
Average temperature 26.5°C 79.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 245 mm 9.7 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 25.2°C 77.4°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 4kph 2 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Bolgatanga with around 245mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Bolgatanga

Bolgatanga average temperature in August

August rainfall

Bolgatanga average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Bolgatanga average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Bolgatanga in August 2024.

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Bolgatanga weather stats

Bolgatanga weather statistics
Hottest month: April 37.9°C 100.2°F
Driest month: January 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 9.6hrs
Coldest month: August 30.3°C 86.5°F
Wettest month: August 245mm 9.6ins
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