Lomé Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Lomé. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Lomé has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1065 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Lomé can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 202 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 24 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days.

June, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C and receives 143 hours of sunshine. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 31°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Lomé Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Togo

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Togo. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Lomé’s average annual precipitation is 1065 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Lomé’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Lomé Climate page.