The climate of Sotouboua
The city of
Sotouboua,
Togo is characterized by a tropical savanna climate, formally known as the Köppen climate classification Aw. Situated in the heart of West Africa, the area experiences high temperatures all year round with a distinct wet and dry season. The humidity levels for the region are not consistent, fluctuating from a low of 23% in
January to a rather high 87% in
August.
Throughout the year, there is a variation in the monthly average high temperatures, ranging from 28°C (82.4°F) in August to 38.1°C (100.6°F) in
March. On the other hand, the lowest temperatures rarely dip below 20°C (68°F) even in the colder months, and lie between 18.7°C (65.7°F) in January and 24.2°C (75.6°F) in
April.
Rainfall fluctuates dramatically from month to month, with the dryest month being
December experiencing no rain at all, to the wettest month-August, receiving up to 156mm (6.14") of rainfall. This rainfall is not evenly distributed with a significant increase in precipitation days from 0.4 in January, escalating to 28.4 in August.
Another unique feature of Sotouboua's weather all year round is the daylight and sunshine hours, with a slight difference throughout the year. Daylight hours consistently remain above 11.5 hours, ranging from 11.6 hours to 12.6 hours, while sunshine hours see a decline from 11.7 hours in April to 6.9 hours in August.
The best time to visit Sotouboua
In consideration of the various weather metrics, the best time to visit
Sotouboua would be from
November to
February when the city experiences its dry season. The number of sunshine hours remains high ranging from 8.4 hours to 9.9 hours, and the rainfall is at its lowest with 1mm (0.04") in
January to 8mm (0.31") in February.
The worst time to visit Sotouboua
High humidity levels and heavy rainfall characterize the months between
May and
October, making this period the least ideal to visit
Sotouboua. Particularly,
August witnesses the peak of the wet season, with the highest rainfall of 156mm (6.14") and the least sunshine hours of 6.9 hours.
Spring weather in Sotouboua
In the spring months of
March,
April, and
May,
Sotouboua experiences a steady increase in rainfall from 35mm (1.38") to 78mm (3.07"). The temperature highs also see a gradual decrease from 38.1°C (100.6°F) in March to 35°C (95°F) in May. The hours of sunshine start to decline in this period, falling from 11.7 hours in March to 11.5 hours in May.
Summer weather in Sotouboua
During the summer, between
June and
August, the area witnesses its wet season, with rainfall reaching its peak at 156mm (6.14") in August. The average temperatures fall to around 28°C (82.4°F), and the number of sunshine hours significantly drops to its lowest at 6.9 hours in August.
Autumn weather in Sotouboua
Autumn in
Sotouboua spans from
September to
November and entails a decrease in rainfall from 138mm (5.43") to 7mm (0.28"). The rise in temperature is witnessed with the average high increasing from 29.5°C (85.1°F) in September to 34.5°C (94.1°F) in November. The sunshine hours also see a considerable increase from 7 hours to 9.9 hours.
Winter weather in Sotouboua
Winter in
Sotouboua brings along with a dry season. The average high temperature in this period lies between 34.5°C (94.1°F) to 36.2°C (97.2°F). The rainfall in this period is minimal, dropping to no rainfall at all in
December. The number of sunshine hours remains consistently high in this period.
Weather in January
January in
Sotouboua,
Togo, experiences a dry season with little cloud cover and abundant sunshine. As a result, relative humidity is at its annual minimum value, reaching just 23%. In contrast to the humid conditions felt in later months, the air feels dry.
Weather in January » Weather in February
Come
February, the climate begins to warm up slightly with minimum temperatures reaching 20.8°C (69.4°F).
Sotouboua sees a relatively increased amount of rainfall, 8mm (0.31"), providing slight relief from
January's significantly drier conditions.
Weather in February »Weather in March
March is a month of considerable change in
Sotouboua,
Togo. The weather becomes more humid, with relative humidity levels rising significantly compared to
February. With 35mm (1.38") of rainfall and temperatures reaching their yearly peak at 38.1°C (100.6°F), the climate begins to feel tropical.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
By
April,
Sotouboua is experiencing its wet test weather. The rainfall nearly doubles from
March, with an average of 55mm (2.17") falling throughout the month. Notably, this shift is accompanied by a further increase in relative humidity, reaching 57%.
Weather in April »Weather in May
In
May, daytime temperatures in
Sotouboua begin to decrease. Cloud cover continues to increase, influencing the amount of direct sunlight received. The atmosphere gets more humid, with a relative humidity of 67%. The high rainfall levels extend into May, making it a wet month compared to the drier seasons.
Weather in May »Weather in June
The weather in
Sotouboua,
Togo, in
June is characterized by cool but humid conditions. The peak of the wet season is reached this month, with an average rainfall of 104mm (4.09"). It experiences less sun due to a high percentage of cloud cover.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
July is the coolest month in
Sotouboua with the maximum temperature averaging 28.8°C (83.8°F). Despite the cooling temperatures, it witnesses the highest rainfall of the year, at an impressive 146mm (5.75"). The weather is predictably humid this month, as evidenced by a relative humidity of 84%.
Weather in July » Weather in August
August weather in
Sotouboua is very similar to that in
July. Rainfall remains high, averaging 156mm (6.14"), making it the month with the second-highest amount of precipitation. Although temperatures are almost the same as July, the high humidity lingers, reaching up to 87%.
Weather in August » Weather in September
September sees a reduction in rainfall with average precipitation falling to 138mm (5.43") in
Sotouboua. With relative humidity at 86%, the transition from heavy rainfall starts to become apparent. The decrease in rainfall hints at the incoming drier months ahead.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October marks the beginning of a transition period towards drier weather in
Sotouboua. Temperatures begin to climb, signaling the end of the cooler and wetter period of the year. The marked decrease in rainfall to 103mm (4.06") and the significant drop in relative humidity to 75% signify the coming of the dry season.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November is considerably drier in
Sotouboua, with a substantial decrease in average rainfall to just 7mm (0.28"). The weather becomes less humid, ushering in the longer dry season prevalent in the city. Temperature begins to rise, offering warmer days and cooler nights.
Weather in November » Weather in December
December is the driest month in
Sotouboua, seeing virtually no rainfall. However, despite the significant drop in precipitation, temperature stays relatively high, averaging between 35.2°C (95.4°F) and 19.9°C (67.8°F), typical of the tropical climate.
Weather in December » [Resources]