Climate and Weather of São Tomé & Príncipe
Sao Tomé and Principe has a tropical Savannah climate. Throughout the year it is warm with both a wet and dry season. The average annual temperature for Sao Tomé and Principe is 27°C. It is dry 86 days a year. The best time to visit Sao Tomé and Principe is from January to September and December, when you have a pleasant or warm temperatures and hardly any or moderate precipitation. The months of June, July and August are considerably drier than the rest of the months. The highest average temperature in Sao Tomé and Principe is 29°C in March and the lowest is 25°C in July.In terms of precipitation, the country has great contrasts. For example, less than 1000 mm of rain falls on an annual basis in the northern coastal areas, while the southwestern part of Sao Tomé can record up to 5000 mm per year. The rainy season starts in Sao Tomé and Principe in mid-October and lasts until May.
Are you interested in more detailed information for various cities in São Tomé & Príncipe?
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.