São Tomé Climate by Month
São Tomé has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, São Tomé experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in March to a comfortable 26°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 24°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
São Tomé has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1431 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in São Tomé, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 224 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 18 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
São Tomé enjoys sunny spells year-round. June sees up to 5.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. October, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 3.9 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in São Tomé.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit São Tomé in São Tomé & PrÃncipe
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: June, July and August.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
March has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 224 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 166 hours of sunshine.
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