Lomé · WinterMonth summary
Lomé weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
18% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lomé in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 10.2h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (8.0/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Lomé in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Water at 28°C and lively beaches — January is peak swimming season in Lomé Even in winter, Lomé enjoys 31°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 25°C | 31°C | 18% | 0.7 | 10.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 26°C | 32°C | 32% | 1.1 | 10.5h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 26°C | 31°C | 41% | 1.7 | 10.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 31°C | 46% | 2.4 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 26°C | 30°C | 67% | 5.2 | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 28°C | 76% | 6.3 | 9.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 24°C | 28°C | 57% | 3.0 | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 23°C | 27°C | 37% | 1.8 | 10.8h | 8.1/10 |
| ⛅ September | 24°C | 28°C | 70% | 4.2 | 10.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 29°C | 72% | 4.6 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 25°C | 30°C | 62% | 2.4 | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 25°C | 31°C | 31% | 1.0 | 10.6h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Lomé averages 31°C, 18% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +19%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lomé in January
Is January a good time to visit Lomé?
January is an excellent time to visit Lomé (score 8.0/10). With 31°C, 10.2h of sunshine and 18% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Lomé in January?
With 31°C and 10.2h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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