Climate in Sokodé (Togo)

The climate of Sokodé is tropical, with a very hot, dry period from November to March and a rainy period from April to October. In the dry period, the Harmattan, the dust-laden wind from the Sahara desert, can blow.
The city is located in the center of Togo, at an altitude of 400 meters (1,300 feet).

Sokodé - Climate data

In Sokodé, the average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 29.9 °C (85.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1395 millimeters (54.9 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 4.9 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (January) to 255 mm (10 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2445 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Sokodé - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4.9 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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February is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.3 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.7 °F) and a maximum of 36.6 °C (97.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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March, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.9 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (74 °F) and a maximum of 36.5 °C (97.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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April is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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May is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 33.2 °C (91.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.1 °C (71.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 235 mm (9.3 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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August, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.3 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F) and a maximum of 29 °C (84.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 245 mm (9.6 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.1 °C (86.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 255 mm (10 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (2 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F) and a maximum of 32.5 °C (90.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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November is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 34.9 °C (94.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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December is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.1 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11.7 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).