Bawku, Ghana experiences average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Bawku, Ghana Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Bawku, Ghana. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.6/10
Best: January, February, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 34°C / 24°C
Feels Like 37°C / 25°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 53 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 51%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 16°C
Hottest Month
39°C
March
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 2 days
Coldest Month
21°C
January
Avg High 35°C
Rain 0 days
Driest Month
0 days
January
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 21°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
April (Gusts 35)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding April, May, June, September due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:46
Daylight 12.7h
Sunset 18:28
Live conditions —
Bawku on the map · live conditions
Bawku, Ghana
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Ghana
- City
- Bawku
- Population
- 76.5K
- Coordinates
- 11.06°, -0.24°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 38°C
Avg Low 27°C
Rain 4 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 17 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 35°C / 21°C . Feb: 37°C / 23°C . Mar: 39°C / 26°C . Apr: 39°C / 28°C . May: 37°C / 27°C . Jun: 34°C / 25°C . Jul: 31°C / 23°C . Aug: 29°C / 23°C . Sep: 30°C / 23°C . Oct: 33°C / 23°C . Nov: 35°C / 22°C . Dec: 35°C / 21°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 1 mm. Mar: 5 mm. Apr: 12 mm. May: 34 mm. Jun: 53 mm. Jul: 130 mm. Aug: 216 mm. Sep: 149 mm. Oct: 41 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 17%. Feb: 15%. Mar: 30%. Apr: 44%. May: 57%. Jun: 67%. Jul: 78%. Aug: 83%. Sep: 83%. Oct: 70%. Nov: 40%. Dec: 23%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 14 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 14 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 6.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Mar 2025 · 39°C | Mar · 39°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 22°C | Jan · 21°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 234 mm | Aug · 216 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 18 km/h | Apr · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Fair April
Poor May
Poor June
Poor July
Wet August
Wet September
Poor October
Fair November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 35°C / 21°C | 32°C / 17°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 17% Comfortable | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 37°C / 23°C | 35°C / 19°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 15% Comfortable | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 39°C / 26°C | 40°C / 26°C | 2days (5 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 30% Comfortable | 8.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 39°C / 28°C | 42°C / 30°C | 3days (12 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 37°C / 27°C | 41°C / 30°C | 7days (34 mm) Good | 11.2h Excellent | 57% Moderate | 7.8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 34°C / 25°C | 38°C / 29°C | 9days (53 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July | 31°C / 23°C | 35°C / 27°C | 18days (130 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 78% Humid | 6.8 High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 29°C / 23°C | 33°C / 26°C | 24days (216 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 83% Humid | 6.7 High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 30°C / 23°C | 36°C / 27°C | 17days (149 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 83% Humid | 7.2 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| October | 33°C / 23°C | 38°C / 27°C | 6days (41 mm) Good | 10.4h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| November | 35°C / 22°C | 36°C / 22°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 40% Comfortable | 6.7 High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 35°C / 21°C | 33°C / 18°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 23% Comfortable | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Bawku are January, February, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Bawku, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Bawku is March, with average daytime highs of 39°C (102°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Bawku is January, with average overnight lows of 21°C (69°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Bawku is August, averaging 216mm of precipitation across 24 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Bawku runs through August, July, September, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Bawku.
Bawku receives approximately 125 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is April with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Bawku.
The least favorable months to visit Bawku are April, May, June, September, primarily due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Bawku is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Bawku is 51%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Bawku are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 35 km/h / 22 mph).
Bawku averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 52%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Bawku is 16°C (61°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Bawku has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Bawku ranges from 25°C (77°F) to 37°C (99°F) on average. Humidity and radiant heat mean it often feels warmer than the thermometer reads, especially in summer months.
July is not the best time to visit Bawku, with a climate score of 4.5/10. Consider visiting during January, February, December instead for better conditions.
For July in Bawku, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 31°C (87°F) and 18 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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