São Tomé weather in October (São Tomé & Príncipe)

How is the weather in São Tomé in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, São Tomé typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°C.

São Tomé in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 116 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, November tends to have 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 174 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 83%  
SunshineSunshine 116 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in São Tomé & Príncipe in October

Find out more about the weather in São Tomé & Príncipe in October 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 October?

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 October.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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