Wa in April

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (heat, occasional rains).

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatInside Wa's best window: Nov–Mar (dry, cooler).
• DecemberGreatInside Wa's best window: Nov–Mar (dry, cooler).
• JanuaryGreatInside Wa's best window: Nov–Mar (dry, cooler).
• FebruaryGreatInside Wa's best window: Nov–Mar (dry, cooler).

• WaHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 97 °F (36 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 5 days
• Northern savanna, Ghana · Tamale, Mole, Bolgatanga, Wahot

  One rainy season (May–Oct). Mole's game gathers at waterholes Jan–Apr; March–April tops 40 °C (104 °F) and Harmattan dust dims December–February.One rainy season (May–Oct). Mole's game gathers at waterholes Jan–Apr; March–April tops 104 °F (40 °C) and Harmattan dust dims December–February.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Good Friday and Easter Monday

  Mar–Apr (moves yearly) · Ghana

  Heavy travel; Kwahu Easter paragliding festival fills the Kwahu ridge.

Crowds · Ghana overall

Low

Prices · Ghana overall

Low

Ghana overall: The first heavy rains on the coast; Easter is a big travel weekend.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Wa, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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