Lomé
A port city on the Gulf of Guinea, known for its Grand Market, colonial-era landmarks and the Nana Benz cloth traders.
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Lomé is Togo's capital and largest city, a port on the Gulf of Guinea in the southwest of the country. The city is Togo's administrative hub, its industrial base and its main port. The Ghanaian town of Aflao sits just across the border, a few hundred meters west of the city center. Lomé grew from an Ewe trading place in the 19th century.
Key sights include the Grand Market, where Nana Benz traders sell wrap cloths on the first floor, and the Sacred Heart Cathedral, a German neo-Gothic church from 1904. The Hôtel du 2 Février, a 36-floor concrete and glass tower, is Togo's tallest building. The Togo National Museum shows jewelry, musical instruments and traditional arts. Two or three days cover the center, the market and the museum, and a day trip to Aného fits in. Average daytime highs are about 30 °C, and sea breezes make the heat easier. The dry harmattan wind blows from about December to February or March and can cool mornings to about 19 °C.
Lomé in five
- Agree the fare before you board a zémidjanMotorcycle taxis, called zémidjans, are the most common way to get around Lomé, and regular taxis are few. Agree the fare before you climb on.Getting around
- Arrange the ride from Lomé-Tokoin airportLomé-Tokoin International Airport is about 5 km northeast of the city center. Ask your hotel to arrange the ride before you land.
- Plan any Ghana crossing from AflaoAflao, in Ghana, lies just across the border, a few hundred meters west of the city center. Check Ghana's entry rules before you go.
- Pack for rain from April to JulyThe main rainy season runs from about April to July, and a shorter one falls from early September to late November. Lomé sits on a low coastal plain about 10 meters above sea level, so heavy rain can cause flooding.
- Set up mobile data before you leave homeGet data running before you leave home so you can open map apps for zémidjan rides and the route to your hotel.Phones and eSIM
Need to know
- Currency
- CFA franc (XOF)
- Entry
- Depends on your passport; check the official visa site before you book
- Emergency
- Ask your lodging for the local police and ambulance numbers
- Tipping
- Ask at your hotel or restaurant what is customary
- Time
- UTC+0, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear3 rainy daysHigh32°Low25°Harmattan, coolerJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Harmattan, cooler
- FebruaryClear5 rainy daysHigh32°Low26°Harmattan, dryFebruaryClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Harmattan, dry
- MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh32°Low27°Hot, dryMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 44 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- AprilRain14 rainy daysHigh32°Low27°Rains beginAprilRain
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains begin
- MayRain18 rainy daysHigh31°Low27°Rainy seasonMayRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 146 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy season
- JuneRain23 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Rainy seasonJuneRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 216 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy season
- JulyRain17 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Rainy seasonJulyRain
Poor
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 95 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy season
- AugustPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Between rainsAugustPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Between rains
- SeptemberRain20 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Short rainsSeptemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 117 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Short rains
- OctoberRain19 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Short rainsOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 130 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Short rains
- NovemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Short rains endNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 44 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Short rains end
- DecemberClear6 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low26°Harmattan, coolerDecemberClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Harmattan, cooler
Average daily high and low in Lomé, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Lomé
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
10:37 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
Day trips by train
- Aného45 km from LoméA coastal town linked to Lomé by rail in the colonial period.Read the guide
- Kpalimé121 km from LoméAn inland town, reached by rail from Lomé in the colonial period.Read the guide
- Cotonou150 km from LoméA coastal city in Benin, the neighboring country to the west of Togo.Read the guide
Before you go to Lomé
Rules for Lomé, checked
- Check entry rules for your passport on the official Togo visa site before you book flights, since they depend on nationality.
- Carry your passport when you cross into Ghana at Aflao, and check Ghana's entry rules before you go.
- Dress modestly when you enter churches, temples and mosques in Lomé.
Plan around Lomé
Regions, entry and transport for a Togo trip
Read the guideGetting around LoméZémidjans, the airport and trains from Lomé
Read the guideVisas and entryEntry rules to check before you book flights
Read the guideMoney and costsTypical prices for a day in Lomé
Read the guideWhere to stayStays in the center, the west and the north
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData for map apps on zémidjan rides
Read the guideLomé FAQ
Is Lomé worth visiting?
Yes if you want a port city with colonial buildings, the Grand Market and the Nana Benz cloth traders. Plan two or three days.
How many days do you need in Lomé?
Two or three days cover the historic center, the Grand Market, the museum and the western avenues. Add a day for an excursion to Aného or Kpalimé.
Can you visit Ghana from Lomé?
Yes, Aflao lies just across the border, a few hundred meters west of the center. Accra is about 200 km from Lomé, so a longer Ghana trip needs a planned route.
What language is spoken in Lomé?
French is the official language, and Gen, also called Mina, is the common lingua franca in the city.
What can you buy at the Grand Market?
The hall sells chili peppers, limes, dried fish, travel bags and traditional remedies. On the first floor, Nana Benz traders sell wrap cloths called pagnes, made locally, in Europe or in India.