Weather & climate · Lome
Best Time to Visit Togo
November to January and July to August
The best time to visit Togo is November to January and July to August, when daytime highs in Lome are around 26–30°C. February to March and September to October are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (30°C by day), August the coldest (23°C at night), and June the wettest with about 181 mm of rain.
30°C
Warmest: February
23°C
Coldest nights: August
1100 mm
Rain per year
181 mm
Wettest: June
Togo weather by month
- Jan30°C25°C15 mm
- Feb30°C26°C33 mm
- Mar30°C27°C86 mm
- Apr30°C27°C118 mm
- May29°C26°C171 mm
- Jun27°C25°C181 mm
- Jul26°C24°C111 mm
- Aug26°C23°C57 mm
- Sep27°C24°C132 mm
- Oct28°C25°C140 mm
- Nov29°C26°C40 mm
- Dec30°C25°C16 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 25°C | 15 mm | 75% | 35% | Best time |
| February | 30°C | 26°C | 33 mm | 79% | 51% | Good |
| March | 30°C | 27°C | 86 mm | 81% | 66% | Good |
| April | 30°C | 27°C | 118 mm | 83% | 68% | Fair |
| May | 29°C | 26°C | 171 mm | 85% | 70% | Rainy |
| June | 27°C | 25°C | 181 mm | 87% | 74% | Rainy |
| July | 26°C | 24°C | 111 mm | 88% | 74% | Best time |
| August | 26°C | 23°C | 57 mm | 88% | 72% | Best time |
| September | 27°C | 24°C | 132 mm | 87% | 72% | Good |
| October | 28°C | 25°C | 140 mm | 87% | 61% | Good |
| November | 29°C | 26°C | 40 mm | 83% | 45% | Best time |
| December | 30°C | 25°C | 16 mm | 78% | 33% | Best time |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Lome (6.12, 1.22). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Togo have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Togo?
November to January and July to August. The best time to visit Togo is November to January and July to August, when daytime highs in Lome are around 26–30°C. February to March and September to October are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (30°C by day), August the coldest (23°C at night), and June the wettest with about 181 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Togo?
February, with average highs of 30°C in Lome.
What is the coldest month in Togo?
August, when nights drop to about 23°C and days reach 26°C.
What is the rainiest month in Togo?
June with about 181 mm; January is the driest (15 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Togo?
May is the least comfortable month on average: 29°C by day and 171 mm of rain.
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