São Tomé Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in São Tomé, São Tomé & Príncipe. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in São Tomé vary. From a high of 166 hours in June, to a low of 116 hours in October, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1697 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 5.5 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 3.9 hours in October.

São Tomé vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

São Tomé enjoys an average of 1697 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for São Tomé

November, São Tomé’s wettest month, receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our São Tomé Precipitation page.