Lomé · SpringMonth summary
Lomé weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
67% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lomé in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Lomé in May: 86°F and 11.3h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Lomé in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Lomé. Temperatures rise (30°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 67% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (8.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 77°F | 88°F | 18% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 79°F | 90°F | 32% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 79°F | 88°F | 41% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 79°F | 88°F | 46% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 79°F | 86°F | 67% | 0.2in | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 75°F | 82°F | 76% | 0.2in | 9.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 75°F | 82°F | 57% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 73°F | 81°F | 37% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 8.1/10 |
| ⛅ September | 75°F | 82°F | 70% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 84°F | 72% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 77°F | 86°F | 62% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 77°F | 88°F | 31% | 0.0in | 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 May, Lomé averages 86°F, 67% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -30%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lomé in May
Is May a good time to visit Lomé?
May is an acceptable time for Lomé (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (8.1/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Lomé in May?
Yes, 67% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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