Lomé in May

November through March gives you Lomé at its most comfortable. The harmattan winds blow in from the Sahara, dropping humidity and bringing cooler evenings. December and January see almost no rain, making it perfect for beach days and market wandering. February hits the sweet spot – still dry, but before the heat becomes unbearable. This is when locals actually use their beaches for leisure instead of just fishing. March starts getting hot, but it's still manageable. Plus, you'll catch the tail end of the cultural festivals that happen during dry season. The Evala wrestling festivals in northern Togo run through March if you're planning day trips. Avoid April through October unless you love humidity and daily downpours. The rainy season turns streets into rivers and makes getting around genuinely difficult. Some restaurants and shops simply close during the worst of it. But here's the thing about rainy season – hotel prices drop by half, and you'll have attractions mostly to yourself. If you can handle the weather, it's budget travel paradise. Just pack good rain gear and flexible expectations.