Palace of the Governors
Lomé, Togo
The Palace of the Governors in Lomé, Togo, is a mansion and a Tentative World Heritage Site. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Togo on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Daily temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with highs ranging from 26 °C to 30 °C and lows between 23 °C and 26 °C. Rain varies significantly by month, with the heaviest rainfall occurring from May to June, reaching up to 187 mm in June across about 26 rainy days, while January and December see much less rain, around 9 mm to 13 mm.
The site is located 1 km from the center of Lomé and 7 km from Lomé–Tokoin International Airport. The palace is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with the last admission at 16:15. Prices range from CFA 2000 to CFA 7000 depending on visitor nationality and day.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is June, with about 187 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 9 | 25 | 55 | 98 | 149 | 187 | 73 | 35 | 80 | 84 | 31 | 13 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 10 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 13 | 24 | 28 | 16 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.