Travel advisory · TogoSome governments advise against travel to parts of Togo.The warnings cover only these areas: Within 30 km of the border with Burkina Faso, Mandouri, Savanes region, Sinkassé.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Within 30 km of the border with Burkina Faso · avoid all travel · Canada, UK, US
- Mandouri · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy
- Savanes region · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, France, Italy, UK
- Sinkassé · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy
Also named by one government: Coastal waters (recreational navigation) (France), Kpendjal (Germany), Kpendjal Ouest (Germany), Triple border area (France), Cinkassé (Germany), Dankpen (Germany), Dapaong (France), Keran (Germany), Northern Benin border (Italy), Northern Togo (Italy), Oti (Germany), Oti Sud (Germany), Tandjoaré (Germany), Tône (Germany)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | Mar 9, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | No travel advisory | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Vigilance renforcée (reste du pays) (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Togo
A narrow West African country where you can go from Lomé's Gulf of Guinea beaches to Atakora hills and dry northern savanna in one trip.
Togo is a small, narrow country on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa. Ghana lies to its west, Benin to its east and Burkina Faso to its north. Lomé, the capital, is on a coast of sandy beaches and lagoons about 56 km long. Head north and the land changes: central hills, the Atakora mountains across the middle, then dry savanna plains. Mont Agou, at 986 meters, is the highest point.
The country runs about 600 km north from the coast, so a single trip can take in beaches, hill country and savanna. Intercity travel is mostly by road, since passenger trains have been reported suspended since the late 1990s. Adélé villages near Blitta are known for round, windowless houses with thatched roofs. The seasons differ by region: Lomé is coolest from November to February, while the north's dry season runs November to March.
Five things to know before Togo
- Check the visa rule for your passport
Entry rules depend on your passport. Check with the Togolese embassy or consulate for your country before you book flights. Visas and entry
- Choose Moov Africa or Yas for mobile data
Mobile networks include Moov Africa Togo and Yas Togo. Togo is reported to have some of the better mobile internet quality in West Africa. Phones and eSIM
- Plan intercity trips by road, not rail
Passenger trains have been reported suspended since the late 1990s, and the lines now carry mainly freight. Zémidjan motorcycle taxis, shared taxi-brousse minibuses and Sotral city buses are the everyday options. Getting around
- Visit Togoville on Lake Togo, east of Lomé
Togoville was a former German colonial town and the first capital. The 1884 treaty with King Mlapa III was signed there.
- Use Lomé for most flights, not Niamtougou
Niamtougou International Airport serves the north but is used mainly for military and government flights, so commercial options are limited. The main international airport is Lomé-Tokoin, northeast of the city centre.
Togo travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
The capital on the Gulf of Guinea, with the main airport and port.
Read the guideGetting aroundZémidjan, shared taxi-brousse minibuses and Sotral city buses.
Read the guideMoney and costsCFA franc prices for a bed, meals, transport and sights.
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa and what to check before you book.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMMoov Africa and Yas networks, and mobile internet quality.
Read the guideWhere to stayHotels and guesthouses in Lomé.
Read the guide
Destinations in Togo
When to go
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- Days with storms
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- JanuaryClear3 rainy daysHigh32°Low25°Cool, dryJanuaryClear
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- 32°
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- 25°
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- 12 mm
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- 3
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- FebruaryClear5 rainy daysHigh32°Low26°Cool, dryFebruaryClear
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- 32°
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- 26°
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- 20 mm
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- 5
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- MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh32°Low27°Hot, rains startMarchPartly cloudy
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- 32°
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- 27°
- Precipitation
- 44 mm
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- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
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- 0
Hot, rains start
- AprilRain14 rainy daysHigh32°Low27°Main rainsAprilRain
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- 32°
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- 27°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Main rains
- MayRain18 rainy daysHigh31°Low27°Peak rainsMayRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 146 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
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- 0
Peak rains
- JuneRain23 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Peak rainsJuneRain
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- 29°
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- Precipitation
- 216 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
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- 0
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- JulyRain17 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Off main rainsJulyRain
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- 28°
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- Precipitation
- 95 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
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- 0
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- 0
Off main rains
- AugustPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Off main rainsAugustPartly cloudy
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
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- 0
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- 0
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- SeptemberRain20 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Off main rainsSeptemberRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 117 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
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- OctoberRain19 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Off main rainsOctoberRain
- High
- 29°
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- Precipitation
- 130 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
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- 0
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- 0
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- NovemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Cool, dryNovemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 44 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
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- DecemberClear6 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low26°Cool, dryDecemberClear
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- High
- 32°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Cool, dry
Average daily high and low in Lomé, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Togo
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 31°
- Humidity
- 75%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 81%
Lomé
08:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today32°26°81%Monday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 81%.
- Tue32°26°77%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 77%.
- Wed33°25°76%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 76%.
- Thu32°26°70%Thursday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 70%.
- Fri32°26°57%Friday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 57%.
- Sat32°26°60%Saturday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 60%.
- Sun32°26°54%Sunday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 54%.
Updated 06:24 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 587.8 XOF
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Togo FAQ
How many days do I need in Togo?
Togoville lies on Lake Togo east of Lomé. The national highway N1 runs about 613 km from Lomé to Dapaong, so plan your days around that distance if you go north by road.
When is the best time to visit Togo?
Lomé is coolest from November to February. In the north the dry season runs November to March, while the south's main rains fall March to June.
What language is spoken in Togo?
French is the official language and is used in government, schools, media and business. Ewe is widely spoken in the south, Kabiye in the north, and Mina works as a common language in Lomé.
What is the difference between a zémidjan and a taxi-brousse?
A zémidjan is a motorcycle taxi. A taxi-brousse is a shared minibus that runs between towns and around the cities.
What is vodun in Togo?
Vodun is the traditional religion of the Ewe-Mina peoples, and it centers on Mawu, the creator god.
What national parks does Togo have?
Togo's protected areas include Fazao Malfakassa, Kéran and Fosse aux Lions national parks, the Abdoulaye Faunal Reserve and the Koutammakou area.