Climate of São Tomé, São Tomé & Príncipe
Area-weighted average across São Tomé. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
São Tomé, a subdivision of Sao Tome and Principe, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 21.2°C / 70.2°F in July to 23.7°C / 74.7°F in March, with rainfall from 14 mm / 0.6 in to 428 mm / 16.9 in depending on the season (2480 mm / 97.6 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 | 23.1°C73.6°F | 208 mm8.2″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.6°C74.5°F | 199 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| March | 23.7°C74.7°F | 276 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| April | 23.6°C74.5°F | 290 mm11.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 23.2°C73.8°F | 254 mm10″ | Tropical |
| June | 22°C71.6°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| July | 21.2°C70.2°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 21.4°C70.5°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 22.2°C72°F | 140 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 22.5°C72.5°F | 428 mm16.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 22.8°C73°F | 334 mm13.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 23°C73.4°F | 234 mm9.2″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit São Tomé?
The best months to visit São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe for sunny, dry weather are July, August. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 23.7°C / 74.7°F, and the driest is July with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of São Tomé?
São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.2°C / 70.2°F in July to 23.7°C / 74.7°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 2480 mm / 97.6 in, with the wettest month being October (428 mm / 16.9 in) and the driest July (14 mm / 0.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in São Tomé?
The hottest month in São Tomé is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
What is the coldest month in São Tomé?
The coldest month in São Tomé is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.2°C / 70.2°F.
When does it rain most in São Tomé?
The wettest month in São Tomé is October, averaging about 428 mm / 16.9 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 14 mm / 0.6 in.