Digya National Park
Wildlife Reserve Ghanaian national park protecting savanna and riverine wildlife
On inland Ghanaian waterways, Digya National Park protects riverine forest and savanna along the White Volta floodplain. Visitors book boat safaris, birdwatching trips and guided game drives to see elephants and waterfowl.
How to Get to Digya National Park #
Digya National Park is in central Ghana on the eastern side of the Black Volta. The nearest sizeable town is Techiman; from there arrange a 4x4 transfer northwards. Local tour operators and the Ghana Wildlife Division can advise on current road conditions and access.
Tips for Visiting Digya National Park #
- Hire a local guide from nearby towns to increase wildlife sightings - guides know seasonal waterholes.
- Focus on early morning or late afternoon drives for the best animal activity.
- Visit during the dry season to see concentrations of wildlife around exposed river pools.
Best Time to Visit Digya National Park #
Best visited in the dry season (November-April) for reliable wildlife sightings and more accessible roads.
Weather & Climate near Digya National Park #
Digya National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1310 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 9 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 31°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (196 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (160 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
