Climate normals · 1970–2000
Bolgatanga Climate
Bolgatanga is a city in Ghana (10) with a population of about 81,958. Its average annual temperature is 28.4°C (83°F), with roughly 983 mm of rain per year.
28.4°C
Avg Temp
983
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Bolgatanga Climate
Bolgatanga has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F) and receives about 983 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
28.4°C
Avg Temp
983
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 1 mm |
| February | 30° / 85° | 4 mm |
| March | 32° / 89° | 15 mm |
| April | 32° / 89° | 48 mm |
| May | 30° / 86° | 108 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 131 mm |
| July | 26° / 79° | 172 mm |
| August | 26° / 79° | 241 mm |
| September | 26° / 80° | 192 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 62 mm |
| November | 28° / 83° | 7 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 2 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bolgatanga
The most comfortable months to visit Bolgatanga are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 39°C high). The coldest is August (near 22°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Bolgatanga are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Bolgatanga, Ghana has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C and about 983 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Bolgatanga average about 39°C (101°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.