According to allcitycodes, Togo has a tropical climate with hot and humid weather year-round. The average temperature ranges from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, with the warmest months occurring from March to May when temperatures can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, with the wet season occurring between June and October when there are frequent heavy downpours. The dry season occurs between November and February when there is very little rainfall or snowfall. Togo also experiences two cyclones per year, which usually occur during April and May and can bring strong winds and heavy rains. Snow is rare in Togo throughout the winter months, although it can occasionally occur in mountainous areas of the country as well. In addition, due to its mountainous terrain, many areas of Togo experience high levels of precipitation all year round due to orographic lift caused by air rising over mountainsides. This leads to higher levels of humidity than other African countries, making for an often cloudy climate with frequent showers or thunderstorms during summer months. The rainy season begins in April and ends in October, bringing heavy rains that are sometimes accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms that can cause flooding in certain areas. During this time temperatures are typically cooler but still remain above 20 degrees Celsius on average. The dry season lasts from November through March when rainfall is minimal but humidity remains high due to the oceanic influence on the atmosphere. During this time temperatures range from 25-35 degrees Celsius on average with occasional heat waves that can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius at times. Check philosophynearby for Togo in 2019.
