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São Tomé weather in January (São Tomé & Príncipe)

Planning a trip to São Tomé in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, São Tomé typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 26°C.

São Tomé in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 145 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While November tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized São Tomé climate page with graphs.

 

São Tomé, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 145 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 85%  
SunshineSunshine 145 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in São Tomé & Príncipe in January

Find out more about the weather in São Tomé & Príncipe in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in São Tomé in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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