December weather forecast
Bolgatanga, Ghana

As December rolls in, the weather in Bolgatanga steadily brisk its feet on the dry and cool side. The weather holds a festive charm, dovetailing perfectly with global holiday celebrations. The rainfall frequency further dwindles, solidifying the retreat of the rainy season. The city indulges in prolonged daylight hours of 11.5 hours, accompanied by a comfortable UV index of 9. December ends the cycle, marking a return to drier, cooler conditions that began the year, rounding off an exciting climatic journey in the city of Bolgatanga.

Temperature

A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a torrid 35.5°C (95.9°F) in November to a hot 31.9°C (89.4°F). Bolgatanga sees a major change from daytime highs, with the nighttime temperature dipping to a comfortable 18°C (64.4°F) on average during December.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and December Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of rain.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bolgatanga.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of December, in Bolgatanga, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:51 GMT.

Sunshine

January, February, October through December, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Bolgatanga is December, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 9 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prioritize protection; rapid damage can occur to unprotected eyes and skin. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Even if it's cloudy, generously apply and frequently reapply a sunscreen with no less than a 30 sun protection factor after each swim or outdoor exercise.