May · Togo
Best time to visit Lomé in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lomé in May
Average temperature 28°C, 188 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.2/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 188 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Lomé scores 7.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 188 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lome runs along the Gulf of Guinea in Togo, with a beach boulevard, a big fabric market and a noted fetish market.
May holds up well in Lomé — 7th best month
Days in May average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 85% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
188 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Lomé — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lomé in May?
- In May, Lomé averages 28°C, 188 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Lomé?
- May earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lomé in May?
- Expect about 188 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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