Climate of Bolgatanga, Upper East, Ghana
Point-value climate at Bolgatanga (Upper East, Ghana). Population approximately 82,177.
Located in Upper East, Ghana, Bolgatanga has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 82,177. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.9°C / 78.6°F in August to 31.7°C / 89.1°F in March, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (January) to 241 mm / 9.5 in (August) — about 988 mm / 38.9 in across the year. Bolgatanga is the capital of Upper East. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bolgatanga's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, November, December.
Best time to visit Bolgatanga →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4°C81.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 29.6°C85.3°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 31.7°C89.1°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 31.7°C89.1°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 30.2°C86.4°F | 109 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.8°C82°F | 132 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.3°C79.3°F | 172 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.9°C78.6°F | 241 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.4°C79.5°F | 194 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 28.1°C82.6°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 28.4°C83.1°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 27.2°C81°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bolgatanga?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, November, December. Bolgatanga's warmest month is March at an average of 31.7°C / 89.1°F, and its driest month is January with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Bolgatanga?
Bolgatanga, in Upper East, Ghana, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.9°C / 78.6°F in August to 31.7°C / 89.1°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 988 mm / 38.9 in, with the wettest month being August (241 mm / 9.5 in) and the driest January (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Bolgatanga in March?
The average temperature in Bolgatanga in March is 31.7°C / 89.1°F, with rainfall of about 15 mm / 0.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Bolgatanga?
The driest month in Bolgatanga is January, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.4°C / 81.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Bolgatanga?
The wettest month in Bolgatanga is August, with approximately 241 mm / 9.5 in of average monthly rainfall.