Lomé Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lomé, Togo. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Lomé varies. It peaks at 242 hours in November and drops to 135 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2391 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Lomé, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.1 hours in November. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 4.5 hours per day.
Lomé vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Lomé enjoys an average of 2391 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Lomé
June, Lomé’s wettest month, receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lomé Precipitation page.
