Bolgatanga in January
7.7out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Hot: daytime highs around 34°C. Very dry: about 0 rainy days.
34°CAvg high
21°CAvg low
0Rainy days (0 mm)
11:26 hDaylight
06:30Sunrise · 17:56 Sunset
Why this score
- Hot: daytime highs around 34°C
- Very dry: about 0 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Light, breathable clothing
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (0.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°C | 21°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.7 |
| February | 37°C | 23°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 6.9 |
| March | 38°C | 26°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 38°C | 27°C | 32 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.8 |
| May | 36°C | 26°C | 53 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.9 |
| June | 33°C | 25°C | 62 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.5 |
| July | 30°C | 24°C | 132 mm | 19 | – | – | 5.9 |
| August | 29°C | 23°C | 211 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.0 |
| September | 30°C | 23°C | 144 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.0 |
| October | 33°C | 23°C | 46 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.8 |
| November | 36°C | 22°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.2 |
| December | 34°C | 20°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Bolgatanga in January?
Daytime highs average 34°C and nights about 21°C.
When is the best time to visit Bolgatanga?
The best months are January, December, November.