Best Time to Visit Lomé, Maritime, Togo
Lomé is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Lomé for sunny, dry weather is August and December–February — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through July–August and November–March; the wetter half falls in April–June and September–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in July to 29°C / 84.2°F in March, with rainfall from 11 mm / 0.4 in (January) to 192 mm / 7.6 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lomé, Maritime, Togo's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Lomé's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.7°C81.9°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.8°C83.8°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 25.7°C78.3°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 27.6°C81.7°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lomé?
The best time to visit Lomé for sunny, dry weather is January, February, August, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is March averaging 29°C / 84.2°F, and the driest is January with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lomé's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Lomé?
The rainy season at Lomé, Maritime runs through April–June and September–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 81 mm / 3.2 in. The wettest single month is June (192 mm / 7.6 in).
What is the driest month in Lomé?
The driest month in Lomé is January, averaging about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.7°C / 81.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Lomé?
The least comfortable months for travel to Lomé — based on point-value climate at the city — are April, May, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 192 mm / 7.6 in in June, and the coldest month averages 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
Is Lomé climate different from Togo overall?
Yes, usually. Our Lomé figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Togo figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Lomé specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.