The month in detail
What to expect in September
In September, Lomé sees 82°F during the day with 5.6h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
September ranks 10 out of 12 months in Lomé. Compared to August: +2°F daytime, 10 pts more rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in September
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
very humid
23°
Sea
26°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
12.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 20
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Is September the right month?
The best month in Lomé is December (6.0/10), 0.6 pt higher than September.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Togo
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyFranc CFA (CFA)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 90°F
❄️Coolest monthAugust · 81°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 48%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Lomé ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
TogoEquatorial tropical climate with a 6.0 → 5.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
6.13°N · 1.22°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lomé?
December is the best month with 88°F highs, 77°F lows, 7.3h of sunshine and 2.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Lomé get in December?
Lomé averages 7.3 sunshine hours per day in December. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 6.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Lomé?
June is the most unfavourable month with June has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Lomé in December?
In December, overnight lows reach 77°F, while afternoon highs average 88°F.
Is Lomé good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Lomé scores 5.8/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 6.0/10.
When should you avoid Lomé?
June is the most difficult month to visit Lomé, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Lomé in September?
In September, the sea averages 78°F in Lomé: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Lomé in September?
The average UV index reaches 8 in September in Lomé (high), with about 12.0h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.