When to go · Lomé
Lomé in January
Great month. Dry (harmattan haze); hot.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- Togo overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Togo overall
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Lomé
Dry (harmattan haze); hot.
Weather in January
- LoméHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 2 days
- Coast and lagoons, Togo · Lomé, Lake Togo, Anéhobest weather
Relatively dry for the region; the long rains peak in June and a cooler break comes in July–August.
Dry season
Hot, dry and hazy with harmattan winds; the easiest weeks.
Watch: Dust and haze; book December early.
Festivals and holidays
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.
New Year
Jan 1 · Citywide
Shops and offices close; family visits.
Liberation Day (check) check
Jan 13 · Citywide
A public holiday; offices close.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Togo overall
- Medium
- Prices · Togo overall
- Medium
Togo overall: Dry; Harmattan haze in the hills. Good for Lomé and Kara.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen