Bolgatanga, Ghana: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
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Traveling to Bolgatanga, Ghana? If you're planning to go to Bolgatanga, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Bolgatanga
- Important essentials for Bolgatanga
- Activities for Bolgatanga
- Bolgatanga in January: weather and what to pack
- Bolgatanga in February: weather and what to pack
- Bolgatanga in March: weather and what to pack
- Bolgatanga in April: weather and what to pack
- Bolgatanga in May: weather and what to pack
- Bolgatanga in June: weather and what to pack
- Bolgatanga in July: weather and what to pack
- Bolgatanga in August: weather and what to pack
- Bolgatanga in September: weather and what to pack
- Bolgatanga in October: weather and what to pack
- Bolgatanga in November: weather and what to pack
- Bolgatanga in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Bolgatanga, Ghana
Based on the climate and weather in Bolgatanga, the best time to go is January. See below for details.
Important essentials for Bolgatanga, Ghana
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Bolgatanga, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022
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N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards may get worn. An unreadable card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
Travel insurance
If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly product.
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
General health necessities
Virus/bacteria filtering water bottle
Some areas of this country may have unreliable tap water, so it's important to have a contaminant filtering water bottle.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a great value.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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For families with young children
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types D and G. This one should be sufficient for most locations, but you should check with your hotel.
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Airplane or car necessities
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Emergency phone
For this area, we suggest a good satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phoneHowever, in cities, a SIM card that works in Bolgatanga may be sufficient. A good global SIM card is this one, but check the details before buying.
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
What to wear/what to pack for Bolgatanga, Ghana by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
If you visit Bolgatanga during January, you will probably see that it can be excruciatingly hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Bug repellent
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Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are specially designed for cooling and to provide UV protection.
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Waterproof sandals
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High-SPF sunscreen lotion
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Light linen shorts
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Sunglasses
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Insulated water bottle
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Personal cooling fan
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Cooling tank or crop tops
These are specially designed to keep you cool:
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Skirts
Bug bite relief
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Protecting pants
These will keep your legs protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
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Thin short sleeve shirts
Remember to pack additional, as these often get wet or dirty.
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Lightweight 'harem' pants
February
If you visit Bolgatanga during February, you are likely to find that it is sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 90s F (high 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are created to help you stay cool and to provide UV protection.
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunglasses
-
Protecting pants
These will keep you protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are created for cooling:
-
Insulated water bottle
-
Personal cooling fan
-
Skirts
Bug bite relief
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
Be sure pack additional, as these are likely to get wet or dirty.
-
Light linen shorts
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
March
If you visit Bolgatanga during March, you are likely to notice that it is scorchingly hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 100s F (high 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Thin tank or crop tops
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Personal cooling fan
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Insulated water bottle
-
100% UV protection sunglasses
We suggest:
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Light skirts
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Sarong
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Bugs are a problem here.
We recommend these bug repellents:
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Sun protecting pants
These will keep your legs safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
- https://amzn.to/31Mz9kT
Bug bite relief
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Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and guard against UV rays:
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
One of these:
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Waterproof sandals
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A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
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100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
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Rain pants
These can be vital in a rainstorm.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Windproof umbrella
This one is an excellent option.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags remain dry. We like:
April
If you vacation in Bolgatanga during April, you are likely to see that it is sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (high 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are created to help you stay cool:
-
Insulated water bottle
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
You should bring additional, as these easily get wet or dirty.
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Personal cooling fan
-
Protecting legwear
These will keep you protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are created to keep you cool and include UV protection.
Bug bite relief
-
Sunglasses
-
Skirts
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
-
Light linen shorts
-
Bug repellent
-
A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants are a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a great one to buy.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases stay dry. We suggest:
May
May in Bolgatanga is scorchingly hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) to 90s F (mid 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
Remember to bring extra, as these easily get wet or dirty.
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Light linen shorts
Bug bite relief
-
Skirts
-
Insulated water bottle
-
Personal cooling fan
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are created for cooling:
-
UV protecting legwear
These will keep your legs protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Bug repellent
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are specially designed to cool you and include UV protection.
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
-
Sunglasses
-
A rain coat to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We like these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants can be vital in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a perfect choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings don't get wet. We recommend:
June
June in Bolgatanga can be sweltering. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to low 90s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice also removes contaminants:
-
Bug repellent
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Sunglasses
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and guard against UV rays:
-
Skirts
-
A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We like these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants can be essential in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is a perfect option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things don't get wet. We suggest:
July
July in Bolgatanga is constantly hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Sunglasses
-
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can keep you cool and guard against skin damage:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Skirts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice also cleans dangerous contaminants:
-
Bug repellent
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
A rain jacket to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants will be vital in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is a perfect option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things remain dry. We recommend:
August
August in Bolgatanga can be very hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Skirts
-
Sunglasses
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Bug repellent
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and protect you from UV rays:
-
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite also filters harmful contaminants:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants are a lifesaver in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags stay dry. We suggest:
September
If you vacation in Bolgatanga during September, you are likely to find that it can be very hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite also removes harmful contaminants:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can keep you cool and guard against skin damage:
-
Bug repellent
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Skirts
-
Sunglasses
-
A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants can be essential in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings stay dry. We recommend:
October
October here can be blisteringly hot. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
Be sure pack additional, as these are likely to get wet or dirty.
-
Light linen shorts
-
Personal cooling fan
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are created to keep you cool and offer UV protection.
Bug bite relief
-
Insulated water bottle
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are developed for cooling:
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunglasses
-
UV protecting pants
These will keep you protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Skirts
-
A rain coat to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants will be a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is a perfect one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings stay dry. We like:
November
November in Bolgatanga is unbearably hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Skirts
-
Personal cooling fan
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
It's important pack extra, as these easily get wet or dirty.
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are specially designed to keep you cool and include UV protection.
-
Light linen shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
-
Sunglasses
-
UV protecting legwear
These will keep your legs safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
Bug bite relief
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Bug repellent
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are developed to help you stay cool:
December
If you are traveling to Bolgatanga in December, you will notice that it can be blisteringly hot and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Sunglasses
-
Bug repellent
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
Be sure pack extra, as these are likely to get wet or dirty.
Bug bite relief
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are engineered to help you stay cool:
-
Personal cooling fan
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Skirts
-
Sun protecting pants
These will keep your legs protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are specially designed to help you stay cool and include UV protection.
-
Light linen shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
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