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West Africa in miniature: palm-fringed beaches, voodoo heartlands, hilltop coffee country and one of the region's most rewarding off-the-radar cultures.

  • Currency Fr West African Cfa Franc (Fr)
  • Language French
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West Africa in miniature: palm-fringed beaches, voodoo heartlands, hilltop coffee country and one of the region's most rewarding off-the-radar cultures.

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Slim, green and endlessly varied, Togo is West Africa in miniature. In a country you can drive top to bottom in a day, you move from Atlantic beaches to lush coffee hills and dramatic fortified villages in the far north.

This is the cultural heartland of voodoo, home to vibrant markets, colourful festivals and the warm, easy hospitality that defines the region. Lomé, the seafront capital, hums with life and history.

For 2026, Togo offers an authentic, uncrowded introduction to West Africa, rich in community-led experiences and genuine encounters, for travellers ready to go beyond the guidebook.

When to go

Weather & timing in Togo RIGHT NOW 27° partly cloudy

Best Dec–Jan, Aug · Shoulder Feb–Mar, Nov

  1. Jan / -4°
  2. Feb / -2°
  3. Mar 12° /
  4. Apr 18° /
  5. May 24° / 14°
  6. Jun 28° / 18°
  7. Jul 30° / 20°
  8. Aug 28° / 18°
  9. Sep 24° / 14°
  10. Oct 18° /
  11. Nov 12° /
  12. Dec / -2°
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  • Culture
  • Cuisine
  • Landscape
  • History
At a glance
Sunshine 7 hr/day (est.)
Rain days 8 days/mo (est.)
Wettest December · 60mm
Driest June · 10mm
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Togo monthly temperature & rainfall charts
Things to do

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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Togo. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.

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