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Kara

City · 🇹🇬 Togo
Population 158,090
Area 78 km²
Time zone Africa/Lome

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Kara Essentials

Kara serves as the administrative and cultural hub of northern Togo. This collection centers on the city's urban landscape, featuring the Saints-Pierre-et-Paul Cathedral and the Al Hissane Mosque. The selection highlights the city's commercial life through major trading hubs like the central Marché de Kara and the Tchintchinda market, alongside civic landmarks like Place de la Victoire, which anchor the city's history and public gatherings.

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Editor's Choice

Kara serves as a primary commercial and cultural hub for northern Togo, defined by its network of specialized trading spaces and civic landmarks. This collection highlights the city's urban character, featuring the central Place de la Victoire monument alongside various marketplaces. From the large-scale Marché de KARA to community-specific sites like Marché Lassa Bas and Marché Tchintchinda, these locations provide insight into the region's Kabye traditions and local trade in textiles and produce.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 33°) · extremes 15°–38°
  • 18° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 15 days above 35°

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 37° (feels like 35°) · extremes 17°–40°
  • 21° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 23 days above 35°

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 37° (feels like 38°) · extremes 20°–40°
  • 24° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 24 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 38°) · extremes 23°–40°
  • 24° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 15 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 37°) · extremes 22°–38°
  • 24° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–35°
  • 23° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 21°–32°
  • 22° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 21°–31°
  • 22° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 21°–31°
  • 22° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 20°–34°
  • 22° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 33° (feels like 35°) · extremes 17°–37°
  • 20° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 34° (feels like 33°) · extremes 15°–37°
  • 18° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 10 days above 35°

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
West African CFA Franc XOF · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity
Type C
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
French
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+228
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Tours & Activities

Marché de KARA
Walk
Place de la Victoire
Drive
CATHEDRALE

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