Togo
spans six geographic zones and ranges in climate from the tropical
south to semi-arid north, which make planning a trip a tricky affair.
One of the best times to visit is mid-June to mid-July. This is after
the heaviest early rains have passed, and the country is humid but not
scorching hot. The period from March to May can be a real scorcher. The
July to September and November to February periods are the driest but
also coincide with the choking, dust-laden harmattan winds and
with poor visibility, it is rotten time for photographers. If you're
sticking close to the coastline, December to March is the area's
'tourist season,' as the harmattan only makes it through to the coast a
few times.
Major roads are dependable throughout the year, but
unsealed roads, such as those in the national parks, can be impassable
during and after the rains.
