Togo has a humid, tropical climate, but
receive less rainfall than most of the other countries along the Gulf of
Guinea. In the south there are two rainy seasons, from March to early July and
from the end of September to early November, with the heaviest rainfall
occurring in the mountains of the west, southwest and centre. North of the
Atkora Mountains, the rainy season lasts from April to October. Annual rainfall
averages about 40 inches in the north and 70 inches in the south. Lomé
average about 30 inches and Klouto get over 70 inches of rain annually. Average
temperatures range from 22°C to 35°C (72°-95°F).
Visas are required by all
except nationals of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea,
Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal
and Sierra Leone.
Individual passports are required by all (joint
passport are not acceptable) except some nationals of West African
countries.
Visa regulations can change at any time and Embassies do
NOT always update us when they change their entry requirements - we
strongly advise you contact your nearest embassy to find our the lastest
information.
Official Currency: West
African CFA=100 centimes Current Exchange Rate: Today's Exchange
Rate
American Express is widely accepted, other credit cards have
a limited use. Cash withdrawals can be made with Visa (but not Mastercard) at
some banks in Lomé. Travellers cheques are accepted.
The country has an excellent and relatively cheap network of minibuses
connecting all the main towns. Taxis are widely available in Lomé and
shared taxis are available between towns.
The Africa Guide's recommended Map Togo Sheet Map (Maps Worldwide) Full
colour Published by Institut Geographique National (IGN) - Series:
Countries and Cities of the World Format
If you need medical care whilst in
Togo, it is best to be aware that medical providers may not accept payment
through your insurance company. In these circumstances you will have to pay in
full after your treatment and file a claim with your insurance company for
reimbursement. Therefore you should have access to cash, either from a credit
card or by wire transfer. If you need assistance contact the country's local
embassy or representative.
To be compensated you must be treated by
licensed medical personnel and provide your insurance company with proper
documentation and receipts.
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home country.
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