Bolgatanga weather
At 3:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 26°C (78°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Jan. Bolgatanga sits 186 m (610 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Bolgatanga, Upper East, Ghana.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 27%
- 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 21–26°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Thursday.
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.
Bolgatanga weather by month
When is the best time to visit Bolgatanga?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Bolgatanga 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 Bolgatanga?
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 Bolgatanga?
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 Bolgatanga 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months