Climate of Príncipe, São Tomé & Príncipe
Area-weighted average across Príncipe. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Príncipe, a subdivision of Sao Tome and Principe, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.5°C / 74.3°F in July to 25.7°C / 78.3°F in March, with rainfall from 41 mm / 1.6 in to 381 mm / 15 in depending on the season (2156 mm / 84.9 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2°C77.4°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.6°C78.1°F | 127 mm5″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.7°C78.3°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.5°C77.9°F | 252 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.1°C77.2°F | 282 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.2°C75.6°F | 106 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.5°C74.3°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| August | 23.6°C74.5°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| September | 23.9°C75°F | 210 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.1°C75.4°F | 381 mm15″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.6°C76.3°F | 214 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 25°C77°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Príncipe?
Príncipe, Sao Tome and Principe does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is March at 25.7°C / 78.3°F, and the driest is July at 41 mm / 1.6 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Príncipe?
Príncipe, Sao Tome and Principe has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.5°C / 74.3°F in July to 25.7°C / 78.3°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 2156 mm / 84.9 in, with the wettest month being October (381 mm / 15 in) and the driest July (41 mm / 1.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Príncipe?
The hottest month in Príncipe is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Príncipe?
The coldest month in Príncipe is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.5°C / 74.3°F.
When does it rain most in Príncipe?
The wettest month in Príncipe is October, averaging about 381 mm / 15 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 41 mm / 1.6 in.