Togo Edition
Regional/Cultural Day
Harmattan Gbe
The Harmattan wind blows from the Sahara across Togo from November to March, carrying dust, dropping humidity to bone-dry levels, and coating everything in a fine layer of red powder. Skin cracks, lips chap, and the sky turns a permanent haze. But the Harmattan also brings relief from the humidity, cool nights, and the perfect conditions for drying fish, smoking meat, and preserving the harvest. Togo has two seasons: wet and dry. The Harmattan is the dry season's signature, and you can taste it on your tongue.
