When to go · Kara
Kara in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb, July for Evala). Across Togo: Dry spell on the coast; waterfalls strong in the Plateaux.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Togo overall
- Prices
- Low
- Togo overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Feb, July for Evala). Across Togo: Dry spell on the coast; waterfalls strong in the Plateaux.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- KaraHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 8 days
- Central and northern savanna, Togo · Sokodé, Kara, Koutammakou, Dapaongrainy
One rainy season May–October; March–April is very hot. The Savanes region is under advisories — check.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Togo overall
- Low
- Prices · Togo overall
- Low
Togo overall: Dry spell on the coast; waterfalls strong in the Plateaux.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kara, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Aug: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 8
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Aug: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb, July for Evala). Across Togo: Dry spell on the coast; waterfalls strong in the Plateaux.
January: Inside Kara's best window: Nov–Feb, July for Evala.
Kara: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast