Climate Insights for Kpalimé
Plateaux Region, Togo
Climate Overview
The climate in Kpalimé is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,493 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 265 mm of rainfall. Kpalimé sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kpalimé is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 58.8 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 10.4 in of rainfall. Kpalimé sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Kpalimé sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 35°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Kpalimé sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 72°F to 94°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 76°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Kpalimé is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,493 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 124 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 265 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 8 mm. That's 257 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Kpalimé is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 58.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.9 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 10.4 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.3 in. That's 10.1 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Kpalimé is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Kpalimé is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kpalimé based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kpalimé based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.