Best Time to Visit Bolgatanga, Upper East, Ghana
Bolgatanga is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Bolgatanga for sunny, dry weather is November–March — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.9°C / 78.6°F in August to 31.7°C / 89.1°F in March, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (January) to 241 mm / 9.5 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bolgatanga, Upper East, Ghana's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Bolgatanga's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| November | 28.4°C83.1°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 27.2°C81°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bolgatanga?
The best time to visit Bolgatanga for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is March averaging 31.7°C / 89.1°F, and the driest is January with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bolgatanga's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Bolgatanga?
The rainy season at Bolgatanga, Upper East runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 62 mm / 2.4 in. The wettest single month is August (241 mm / 9.5 in).
What is the driest month in Bolgatanga?
The driest month in Bolgatanga is January, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.4°C / 81.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Bolgatanga?
The least comfortable months for travel to Bolgatanga — based on point-value climate at the city — are July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 241 mm / 9.5 in in August, and the coldest month averages 25.9°C / 78.6°F.
Is Bolgatanga climate different from Ghana overall?
Yes, usually. Our Bolgatanga figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Ghana figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Bolgatanga specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.