Climate Insights for Bolgatanga

The climate in Bolgatanga is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 738 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 227 mm of rainfall. Bolgatanga is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Bolgatanga is hot. The average annual temperature is 85°F and approximately 29.1 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 8.9 in of rainfall. Bolgatanga is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 70°F.

Bolgatanga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 39°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 33°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 28°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Bolgatanga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 70°F to 102°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 102°F and an average of 92°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 82°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Bolgatanga is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 738 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 227 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 227 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Bolgatanga is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 8.9 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 8.9 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Bolgatanga is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bolgatanga is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bolgatanga based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bolgatanga based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.