Best Time to Visit São Tomé, São Tomé, São Tomé & Príncipe
São Tomé is at its sunniest and driest in July–August.
The best time to visit São Tomé for sunny, dry weather is July–August — 2 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February and June–November; the wetter half falls in March–May and December–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24°C / 75.2°F in July to 26.2°C / 79.2°F in March, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in (July) to 246 mm / 9.7 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at São Tomé, São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. São Tomé's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 24°C75.2°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.3°C75.7°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit São Tomé?
The best time to visit São Tomé for sunny, dry weather is July, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is March averaging 26.2°C / 79.2°F, and the driest is July with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at São Tomé's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in São Tomé?
The rainy season at São Tomé, São Tomé runs through March–May and December–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 149 mm / 5.9 in. The wettest single month is April (246 mm / 9.7 in).
What is the driest month in São Tomé?
The driest month in São Tomé is July, averaging about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24°C / 75.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting São Tomé?
The least comfortable months for travel to São Tomé — based on point-value climate at the city — are March, April, May, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 246 mm / 9.7 in in April, and the coldest month averages 24°C / 75.2°F.
Is São Tomé climate different from Sao Tome and Principe overall?
Yes, usually. Our São Tomé figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Sao Tome and Principe figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects São Tomé specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.