Climate of São Tomé, São Tomé, São Tomé & Príncipe
Point-value climate at São Tomé (São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe). Population approximately 88,219.
Located in São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe, São Tomé has a tropical climate. Population approximately 88,219. Monthly average temperatures range from 24°C / 75.2°F in July to 26.2°C / 79.2°F in March, with rainfall varying from 8 mm / 0.3 in (July) to 246 mm / 9.7 in (April) — about 1591 mm / 62.6 in across the year. As the national capital of Sao Tome and Principe, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at São Tomé's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: July, August.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.3°C77.5°F | 157 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| February | 26°C78.8°F | 149 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.2°C79.2°F | 215 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.1°C79°F | 246 mm9.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.7°C78.3°F | 215 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.7°C76.5°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| July | 24°C75.2°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.3°C75.7°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.7°C76.5°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.9°C76.8°F | 138 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.2°C77.4°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.4°C77.7°F | 170 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit São Tomé?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are July, August. São Tomé's warmest month is March at an average of 26.2°C / 79.2°F, and its driest month is July with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of São Tomé?
São Tomé, in São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24°C / 75.2°F in July to 26.2°C / 79.2°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1591 mm / 62.6 in, with the wettest month being April (246 mm / 9.7 in) and the driest July (8 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the average temperature in São Tomé in March?
The average temperature in São Tomé in March is 26.2°C / 79.2°F, with rainfall of about 215 mm / 8.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in São Tomé?
The driest month in São Tomé is July, with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24°C / 75.2°F.
When is the wettest month in São Tomé?
The wettest month in São Tomé is April, with approximately 246 mm / 9.7 in of average monthly rainfall.