The climate in Bolgatanga during October can be summarized as very hot, humid and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Bolgatanga and is typically the 6th 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.
| Daytime temperature | 34.5°C 94°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 22.4°C 72.2°F |
| Average temperature | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 57 mm 2.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 26.7°C 80.1°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 3.2kph 2 mph |
On average October is the 6th 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.
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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| 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 |