When is the best time to go to São Tomé
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit São Tomé, Brazil. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in São Tomé
São Tomé weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit São Tomé are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 29mm | 8.2hrs | 13.2hrs |
São Tomé's weather in January is typically hot and dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit São Tomé.
January is in the summer in São Tomé and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in São Tomé with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 52mm | 7.5hrs | 13hrs |
February in São Tomé is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit São Tomé.
February is in the summer in São Tomé and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in São Tomé with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
São Tomé weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 104mm | 6.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in São Tomé is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to São Tomé for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in São Tomé and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in São Tomé with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 95mm | 6.8hrs | 12.7hrs |
São Tomé's weather in April is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to São Tomé for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the fall / autumn in São Tomé and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in São Tomé with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 55mm | 7hrs | 12.6hrs |
May is a reasonably dry, humid month in São Tomé and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit São Tomé, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in São Tomé and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in São Tomé with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 42mm | 6.8hrs | 13.2hrs |
Hot, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in São Tomé during the month of June
It is perhaps a good month to visit São Tomé, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in São Tomé and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in São Tomé with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 31mm | 6.5hrs | 13hrs |
July in São Tomé is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit São Tomé, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in São Tomé and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in São Tomé with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 11mm | 8.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in São Tomé is characteristically hot, humid and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit São Tomé, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in São Tomé and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in São Tomé with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 5mm | 8.7hrs | 12.7hrs |
São Tomé's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit São Tomé.
September is in the spring in São Tomé and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in São Tomé with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
São Tomé weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 1mm | 9hrs | 12.6hrs |
October is a very dry month in São Tomé and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit São Tomé.
October is in the spring in São Tomé and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in São Tomé with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 3mm | 9.4hrs | 13.2hrs |
São Tomé's weather in November is typically hot and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit São Tomé, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in São Tomé and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in São Tomé with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
São Tomé weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 9mm | 8.3hrs | 13hrs |
December in São Tomé is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit São Tomé.
December is in the summer in São Tomé and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in São Tomé with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
São Tomé weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 31.4°C 88.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | November | 9.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 104mm 4.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
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