The country of Togo features a tropical climate with hot temperatures that get higher the further north you go. Average temperatures on the south coast are around 80F, and sizzling temperatures of 86F and higher in the savannah. The best time of year to visit Togo is from June through September when the weather is at its all-time best throughout the country. The longest days of the year are in July, allowing longer days filled with sunshine, making it a great time to visit and explore the country. The wet season begins around May and runs through October, in the south there is a reprise in mid-July and mid-September. The Fazao-Malfakassa National Park is only open from November to April, the Gbagba Festival is held in August, and the Voodoo Festival is held in September. July is one of the warmest months, especially in teh capital city of Lome where temperatures get around 74-90F and higher, and evening temperatures rarely drop below 69F. The country can be divided into two distinct climatic regions; Wet and Dry Season.