Lomé weather in May (Togo)

Curious about the climate in Lomé this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Lomé includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 31°C. At night, they generally drop to 26°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Lomé in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 218 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lomé climate page with graphs.

 

Lomé, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Water Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 157 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 85%  

Sunshine 218 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Togo in May

Find out more about the weather in Togo and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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