When is the best time to go to Bolgatanga
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bolgatanga, Ghana. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Bolgatanga
Bolgatanga weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bolgatanga are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 1mm | 9.3hrs | 12.3hrs |
January is a very dry month in Bolgatanga and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bolgatanga, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Bolgatanga and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 35°C (96°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Bolgatanga with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Bolgatanga weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34°C | 3mm | 9.1hrs | 12.5hrs |
February in Bolgatanga is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bolgatanga, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Bolgatanga and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bolgatanga with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Bolgatanga weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35°C | 19mm | 8.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Bolgatanga is characteristically very hot and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bolgatanga, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Bolgatanga and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bolgatanga with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34°C | 52mm | 8.1hrs | 13.1hrs |
Bolgatanga's weather in April is typically very hot and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bolgatanga, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Bolgatanga and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (101°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bolgatanga with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 106mm | 8.7hrs | 13.3hrs |
May is a damp month in Bolgatanga and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bolgatanga.
May is in the spring in Bolgatanga and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bolgatanga with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 121mm | 8.2hrs | 12.3hrs |
Bolgatanga's weather in June is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bolgatanga for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Bolgatanga and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bolgatanga with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 181mm | 7.1hrs | 12.5hrs |
July in Bolgatanga is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bolgatanga for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Bolgatanga and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bolgatanga with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 245mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Bolgatanga is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bolgatanga for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Bolgatanga and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th 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.
Bolgatanga weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 198mm | 7.1hrs | 13.1hrs |
Bolgatanga's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bolgatanga for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Bolgatanga and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bolgatanga with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Bolgatanga weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 57mm | 9hrs | 13.3hrs |
October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Bolgatanga and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bolgatanga.
October is in the fall / autumn in Bolgatanga and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bolgatanga with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Bolgatanga weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 7mm | 9.6hrs | 12.3hrs |
Very hot and very dry weather often prevails in Bolgatanga during the month of November
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bolgatanga, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Bolgatanga and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (98°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bolgatanga with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Bolgatanga weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 2mm | 9hrs | 12.5hrs |
December in Bolgatanga is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bolgatanga, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Bolgatanga and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (96°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bolgatanga with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Bolgatanga weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | May | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
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