Upper East weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Upper East, Ghana. Like most weather services, we show Upper East at one spot: Bolgatanga, its largest city. At 9:45 PM local time it was mostly clear and 26°C (80°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Jan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 49%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–JanOff season Mar–May, Jul–Sep
About Bolgatanga weather
Is it raining in Bolgatanga right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 26° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Bolgatanga this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 34–36° and lows of 22–26°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Bolgatanga lately?
In the past 7 days, Bolgatanga had 1 rainy day and 1.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bolgatanga?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Upper East weather by month
When is the best time to visit Upper East?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Upper East is Oct–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–May, Jul–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (85°F) in August to 39°C (102°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Upper East?
August is the wettest month, with about 270 mm (10.6 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Upper East?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 39°C (102°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Upper East have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Bolgatanga), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Upper East
Weather can differ a lot within Upper East: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolgatanga | Oct–Jan | Jul–Sep | 29–39°C | 1,067 mm |
| Bawku | Oct–Jan | Jul–Sep | 29–38°C | 1,097 mm |
| Navrongo | Oct–Jan | Jul–Sep | 29–39°C | 1,031 mm |