Average Monthly Sunshine in Lomé

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lomé receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Lomé. Expect long, bright days with 242 hours in November and darker periods with just 135 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2391 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lomé. While November receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.1 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Lomé’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lomé enjoys an average of 2391 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

June, Lomé’s wettest month, receives 53 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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.