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Lomé

City · 🇹🇬 Togo
Population 2,188,376
Area 130 km²
Time zone Africa/Lome

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Lomé Essentials

Lomé’s identity is defined by its bustling commerce and historical monuments. This list features the expansive Grand Marché, famous for its Nana Benz textile traders, and the unique Akodessawa Fetish Market, the world's largest voodoo market. Key landmarks include the Palais des congrès, which houses the National Museum, and the commemorative Place des Martyrs. The collection also covers the city's artisanal traditions at Centre Tayé-Tayé and the active maritime life at the Nouveau Port de Pêche.

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Lomé Highlights

Lomé’s cultural landscape is anchored by the Independence Monument and the nearby Togo National Museum, which houses ethnographic collections and traditional artifacts. The city's history is reflected in landmarks like Place des Martyrs and the Palais des congrès, while contemporary artistic life thrives at the Institut Français and the Goethe-Institut. For art enthusiasts, the Musée International d'Art d'Afrique du Golfe de Guinée showcases regional sculpture, and local craft galleries offer insights into Togolese creative traditions.

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Sacred Spaces of Lomé

Lomé’s religious landscape reflects a blend of colonial history and contemporary spiritual diversity. This collection features prominent Catholic parishes like the University Parish of Saint Jean Apôtre and the historic Christ Roi in Kodjoviakopé. Beyond Christian traditions, the list includes the National Baha'i Center and significant Islamic sites such as the Association du Saint Coran. These landmarks serve as community hubs, showcasing varied architectural styles from traditional church designs to modern places of worship across the Togolese capital.

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Lomé — Map

Lomé — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 22°–33°
  • 25° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 24°–33°
  • 26° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 25°–33°
  • 27° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 25°–32°
  • 26° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–32°
  • 26° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 23°–28°
  • 24° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 22°–28°
  • 23° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 24°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 23°–29°
  • 24° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–31°
  • 25° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–32°
  • 25° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 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

Akodessawa Fetish Market
Drive
Grand Marché
Walk
Place des Martyrs

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