Togo
Plan a visit or move to Togo with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Togo month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Togo are typically July, August and December, with average daytime highs around 27–31°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), August the coldest (average low 23°C), and June the wettest (about 190 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5 | 24.6 | 21 | 10.1 |
| February | 31.6 | 25.6 | 32 | 10.3 |
| March | 31.4 | 26.2 | 51 | 10.0 |
| April | 31.3 | 26.0 | 73 | 10.2 |
| May | 30.4 | 25.5 | 162 | 10.2 |
| June | 28.6 | 24.3 | 190 | 8.8 |
| July | 27.6 | 23.6 | 94 | 9.7 |
| August | 27.4 | 23.1 | 55 | 9.7 |
| September | 28.1 | 23.6 | 125 | 9.6 |
| October | 29.1 | 24.2 | 142 | 9.7 |
| November | 30.2 | 25.0 | 73 | 10.5 |
| December | 31.1 | 24.6 | 30 | 10.4 |
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People and places shaping Togo
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Research updated Wednesday, August 5, 2026Past and future events in Togo
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Previously
- Documented history · 1884
In 1884, a paper was forcibly signed at Togoville with King Mlapa III, whereby Germany claimed a protectorate over a stretch of territory along the coast and gradually extended its control inland.
- Documented history · 1905
In 1905, this became the German colony of Togoland.
- Documented history · 1914
Following the Allied invasion of the colony in August 1914, German forces were defeated, forcing the colony's surrender on 26 August 1914.
- Documented history · 1916
On 7 December 1916, the condominium collapsed and Togoland was subsequently partitioned into British and French zones, creating the colonies of British Togoland and French Togoland.
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- Togo
- Togo | Capital, Map, Religion, Population, & Facts | Britannica
- Того — Википедия
- Togo — Wikipédia
- History of Togo - Wikipedia
- Togo – Wikipedia
- Togo - A Country Profile - Nations Online Project
- Togo Maps & Facts - World Atlas
- Togo - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Togo - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
- Togo Newspapers & News Media - ABYZ News Links
- Wikidata structured records for Togo
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01 · OverviewTogo, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Togo took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Togo
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06 · TravelTravelling through Togo
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Togo
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Frequently Asked Questions about Togo
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Togo?
The capital of Togo is Lomé, and the total national population is estimated at 7,889,094.
02 · Q&AWhere is Togo located and what is its total area?
Togo is located in Africa, spanning an area of approximately 56,785 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Togo?
The official currency is Franc (XOF) and the recognized languages include fr-TG, ee, hna, kbp, dag, ha.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Togo?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Togo include Lomé, Sokodé, Kara, Atakpamé, Kpalimé.
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