Bolgatanga in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Bolgatanga in may 2025
The weather in Bolgatanga in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 9
Weather at 6am
85°F
Clear/Sunny
69% of time
16%
11%
3%
Weather at 12pm
103°F
Clear/Sunny
72% of time
22%
4%
2%
Weather at 6pm
99°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
40%
8%
6%
Weather at 3am
86°F
67%
18%
11%
4%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Bolgatanga in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Bolgatanga in may.
The climate of Bolgatanga in may is tolerable
In may in Bolgatanga, the climate is quite dry (with 2.2in of precipitation over 2 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.5in of precipitation over 2 days.
The climate is very hot there in may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 104°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 85°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Bolgatanga is 95°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Bolgatanga in the month of may with a maximum record of 122°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 77°F in 2009. You can expect to have 86°F or more for all the month.
On this month of may, day length in Bolgatanga is generally 12:37. Sunrise is at 05:41 and sets at 18:18.
With a bad climate, this month is not recommended to go in this locality in Ghana.
Bolgatanga: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Bolgatanga. more information
May: another location in Ghana?
If you want to go to Ghana in may, there are destinations with better weather than Bolgatanga:
In may, Accra, Akosombo, Tema, Berekum and Sunyani have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Bolgatanga in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 95°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 104°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 122°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 77°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (8%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.1in (2018) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 62% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.85km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 20% | ||||
| UV index | 9 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:41 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:18 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:37 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Bolgatanga in may 2024:
90°F to 110°F
86°F to 103°F
83°F to 103°F
85°F to 106°F
86°F to 108°F
86°F to 104°F
83°F to 99°F
81°F to 92°F
86°F to 103°F
85°F to 104°F
86°F to 106°F
81°F to 90°F
85°F to 103°F
83°F to 99°F
85°F to 104°F
83°F to 90°F
79°F to 86°F
83°F to 99°F
86°F to 106°F
85°F to 104°F
86°F to 106°F
86°F to 106°F
85°F to 106°F
83°F to 104°F
83°F to 103°F
83°F to 101°F
83°F to 103°F
86°F to 104°F
83°F to 103°F
83°F to 95°F
81°F to 103°F
Map: other cities in Ghana in may
Cities near Bolgatanga:
| Navrongo in may | tolerable weather |
| Bawku in may | tolerable weather |
| Tamale in may | tolerable weather |
| Mole National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Wa in may | tolerable weather |
| Sunyani in may | good weather |
| Berekum in may | good weather |
| Mampong in may | tolerable weather |
| Kumasi in may | tolerable weather |
| Akosombo in may | good weather |
| Nsawam in may | tolerable weather |
| Tema in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Bolgatanga in may:
Weather data for Bolgatanga for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Bolgatanga. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Bolgatanga can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Bolgatanga.