May weather forecast
Bolgatanga, Ghana

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Weather in May

As May ushers in, ramped-up rainfall marks this month’s unique characteristic in Bolgatanga. Striking a contrast with April, May’s rain events intensify and culminate up to 56mm (2.2"), nurturing the thriving crops planted in the previous month. Despite these showers, the city's cultural life anchored in its handicraft industry remains unhindered. With the post-rain gray skies opening up to vibrant sunlight, May boasts abundant daylight, enabling the residents to maximize their daytime productivity. The month presents a harmonious balance between the robust rainfall and the resolute sunshine.

Temperature

May's weather in Bolgatanga, Ghana, displays an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 35.8°C (96.4°F), slightly varied from April's 37.6°C (99.7°F). Bolgatanga records an average nighttime low of 24.8°C (76.6°F) in May.

Rainfall

In Bolgatanga, in May, during 10 rainfall days, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104 rainfall days, and 721mm (28.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bolgatanga, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:22 GMT.

Sunshine

In Bolgatanga, Ghana, the average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 12 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Implement every essential safety step. Individuals with fair skin might receive burns in less than 5 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher should be applied generously and frequently reapplied even on cloudy days, especially after each swim or outdoor workout.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Bolgatanga in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Bolgatanga, is 35.8°C (96.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 24.8°C (76.6°F).

How many days does it rain in May in Bolgatanga?

In Bolgatanga, during May, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Bolgatanga have in May?

The average day length in May in Bolgatanga, Ghana, is 12h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Bolgatanga?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, in Bolgatanga, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:22 GMT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Bolgatanga?

The average sunshine duration in May in Bolgatanga is 8h.

When is the highest UV index in Bolgatanga?

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Bolgatanga, Ghana.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Bolgatanga?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Bolgatanga is 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in May
Bolgatanga, Ghana

Average temperature in May - Bolgatanga, Ghana
  • Average high temperature in May: 35.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (37.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (29.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 24.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are April and May (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18°C).

Average rainfall in May
Bolgatanga, Ghana

Average rainfall in May - Bolgatanga, Ghana
  • Average rainfall in May: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (206mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (5mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bolgatanga, Ghana

Average rainfall days in May - Bolgatanga, Ghana
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and November (2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bolgatanga, Ghana

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bolgatanga, Ghana
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h

The months with the most sunshine are January, February, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h).

Average UV index in May
Bolgatanga, Ghana

Average UV index in May - Bolgatanga, Ghana
  • Average UV index in May: 12

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 9).

Bolgatanga, Ghana

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