Togo travel guide
What to see in Lomé
The capital by the sea, with a great market, palm-lined avenues and the fetish market.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: July, August and from November to March
Lomé highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Grand Market
Fabrics and everything else.
- Akodessewa fetish market
Voodoo remedies and charms.
- Lomé Palace
The old governors’ palace, now art and gardens.
- Independence Monument
In the centre.
- Boardwalk
Not for swimming.
Day trips from Lomé
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Lomé
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Lomé are July, August and from November to March.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr with warnings
- May with warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep with warnings
- Oct with warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from April to June and September, October
Rain
In the south there are two rainy seasons, from April to June and in September and October.
What to do: The best time is November to February.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a maquis or a market stall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Togo guide.
Frequently asked questions about Lomé
What to see in Lomé?
Grand Market, Akodessewa fetish market, Lomé Palace, Independence Monument and Boardwalk.
What to see in Lomé in one day?
Don’t miss Grand Market, Akodessewa fetish market, Lomé Palace, Independence Monument and Boardwalk. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Lomé?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Lomé are July, August and from November to March.
What day trips can you take from Lomé?
Lake Togo.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.