Bolgatanga, Ghana: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Bolgatanga, Ghana? If you're planning to go to Bolgatanga, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

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.

What to wear/what to pack for Bolgatanga, Ghana by month

January

If you vacation in Bolgatanga during January, you are likely to find that it is unbearably 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:

Thin pants, such as light khakis
Tank tops
Sunglasses
Light shorts
Skirts
Thin short sleeve shirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Light dresses
Sandals

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:

Tank tops
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Light dresses
Sandals
Thin short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Sunglasses
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Light shorts

March

If you visit Bolgatanga during March, you are likely to find that it is unbearably 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 once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Extremely thin shorts
Umbrella
Thin short sleeve shirts
Light skirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Extremely light dresses
Sandals
Rain coat
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Sarong
Thin tank or crop tops
Waterproof luggage

April

If you vacation in Bolgatanga during April, you are likely to find that it can be sizzling. 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 about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light dresses
Waterproof luggage
Light shorts
Tank tops
Skirts
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Thin short sleeve shirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Sunglasses
Umbrella

May

If you go to Bolgatanga in May, you will notice that it is sweltering. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Light dresses
Sandals
Sunglasses
Thin short sleeve shirts
Tank tops
Skirts
Light shorts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage

June

Traveling to Bolgatanga in June, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Sunglasses
Dresses
Shorts
Sandals
Umbrella
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts

July

If you go to Bolgatanga in July, you will notice that it is really hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Sandals
Rain coat
Short sleeve shirts

August

August for Bolgatanga can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Shorts
Sandals
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat

September

Traveling to Bolgatanga in September, you will notice that it is really hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Sandals
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion

October

If you are traveling to Bolgatanga in October, you will notice that it is sweltering. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Sunglasses
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Light shorts
Sandals
Umbrella
Tank tops
Thin short sleeve shirts
Light dresses

November

If you visit Bolgatanga during November, you are likely to find that it can be blisteringly 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 high 60s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Tank tops
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Light shorts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Light dresses
Sandals
Skirts
Thin short sleeve shirts

December

December in this region is sweltering and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Thin short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Light shorts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Tank tops
Light dresses
Sandals
Thin pants, such as light khakis

Year-round what to wear/what to pack 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.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types D and G
A SIM card that works in Bolgatanga

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