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Weather & Climate in Lomé, Togo

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lomé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area37.0 sq mi (95.7 km²)
Population Density59,209/sq mi
Coordinates6.1287°N, 1.2215°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Sep 11, 2009 13 km NNE of Abomey-Calavi, Benin M4.4 140 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1933 GOLD COAST Earthquake - - 110 km
1906 GOLD COAST Earthquake - - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in
March 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 4.4 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
August 78°F (26°C) 1.5 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in
December 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in

Lomé has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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