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 from February to April 2026 was the 3rd warmest on record, with an average temperature of 29.85°C, a significant 1.6°C above the baseline. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April on record for land temperatures, and the February–April period also ranked as the 2nd warmest globally.
What changed
Togo's recent warmth is part of a broader trend, with the country's average temperature having increased by 1.20°C since the 1961–1990 baseline. The year 2025 was the warmest on record for Togo, at 27.83°C. The current three-month anomaly places Togo at 129th out of 234 regions globally for temperature anomaly, indicating widespread warming across many areas.
What’s driving change?
The warming trend in Togo is influenced by the broader phenomenon of , where land areas heat up more quickly than the oceans. Additionally, sea surface temperatures in the Gulf of Guinea have been notably higher, contributing to unusual rainfall patterns and warmer conditions, particularly in late 2025 and early 2026. This has led to a weakening of the harmattan winds and an increase in atmospheric moisture. The current ENSO state is Neutral, with a +0.11°C anomaly in the Niño 3.4 region for February-April 2026. However, forecasts indicate a strong probability of El Niño developing in the coming months, with a 61% chance for May-July and a 79% chance for June-August. [/climate/enso] Togo has also been experiencing recurrent climate shocks, including irregular rainfall and localized flooding, which continue to impact agricultural production and food security. In April 2026, Togolese authorities launched a new initiative to anticipate and respond to climate shocks, following a series of events between 2020 and 2024 that included floods, high winds, heavy rains, droughts, and fires.
Looking ahead
Seasonal forecasts suggest that southern Togo could experience above-average rainfall between March and May, increasing the risk of flooding in coastal areas.
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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.