Bolgatanga Weather in May

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

The climate in Bolgatanga during May can be summarized as very hot and damp.

May is in the spring in Bolgatanga and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.

Bolgatanga weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 36.1°C 97°F
Nightly temperature 25.3°C 77.5°F
Average temperature 30.7°C 87.3°F
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 106 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 27.4°C 81.3°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 5.4kph 3 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest 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.

May temperatures in Bolgatanga

Bolgatanga average temperature in May

May rainfall

Bolgatanga average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Bolgatanga average rain in May

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 May 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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