April weather forecast
Bolgatanga, Ghana

The month of April brings along an interesting twist in the weather narrative for Bolgatanga. The rainfall phenomenon gets a hike, with precipitation amounts swelling to 25mm (0.98"). To those in April weddings, this makes the city glow with a rejuvenating greenery unseen in previous months. Daylight fills the cityscape more than before, extending the duration of visibility and boosting the solar energy potential for solar panels. There is an increase in temperature and rainfall amount compared to March, bringing saturated soils and leading to increased agricultural activity.

Temperature

Bolgatanga marks the arrival of April with an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.6°C (99.7°F), hardly different from March's 37.9°C (100.2°F). The anticipated average low-temperature for April, a moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F), shows a substantial deviation from the daytime maximums.

Rainfall

In April, in Bolgatanga, Ghana, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout April, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bolgatanga, there are 104 rainfall days, and 721mm (28.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:15 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bolgatanga are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 12 in April transforms into this advice:
Undertake all critical precautions. Protection from sun harm is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Regardless of the cloudiness of the day, a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more should be applied and reapplied generously, specifically after swimming or outdoor exercise.