Togo Climate
Top 5 Cities: Lomé, Sokodé, Kara, Atakpamé, and Datcha
This month in numbers
Togo experienced its 11th warmest April on record, with an average temperature of 29.42°C, which is 1.3°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. The period of February to April 2026 was the 3rd warmest on record for Togo, with an average temperature of 29.85°C, a significant 1.6°C above the baseline. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April for land temperatures, and the February-April period also ranked as the 2nd warmest on record for global land temperatures.
What changed
The past three months have seen Togo experiencing significantly warmer conditions, ranking as the 3rd warmest February-April period in 86 years of records. This trend aligns with the broader global picture, where land temperatures for the same three-month period were the 2nd warmest on record. Togo's average temperature for the latest full year (2025) was 27.83°C, marking it as the warmest year on record. This contributes to a long-term warming trend of +1.20°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline.
What’s driving change?
The persistent warmth in Togo is part of a broader trend of land warming faster than the ocean, a key factor in regional climate shifts. The country has also been grappling with recurrent climate shocks, including irregular rainfall, localised flooding, and land degradation, which continue to impact agricultural production and food security. In April, the heat index in some areas, like Vogan, was calculated to be a burning hot 52°C, indicating life-threatening conditions. In late March, authorities in Lomé stepped up inspections of drainage infrastructure following heavy rainfall, as the 2026 rainy season was expected to bring above-normal rainfall and a heightened risk of flooding in coastal urban areas. Togo is also actively working to strengthen its resilience to these changes, establishing a national framework to anticipate climate shocks and securing funding for projects aimed at strengthening vulnerable communities.
Looking ahead
Seasonal forecasts for the 2026-2027 season indicate generally typical to locally above-average rainfall in southern Togo, with short dry spells at the beginning and longer ones towards the end, which may affect yields and food stocks.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Togo
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Togo changing?
Togo is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Togo come from?
Climate data for Togo comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Togo climate data cover?
The Togo climate profile covers Lomé, Sokodé, Kara, Atakpamé and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Togo
How often is the Togo climate update refreshed?
The Togo climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.