São Tomé Weather in May

What's the weather like in São Tomé (Rio Grande do Norte) in May 2024?

The climate in São Tomé during May can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

May 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 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

São Tomé weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.5°C 85.1°F
Nightly temperature 21.1°C 70°F
Average temperature 25.3°C 77.5°F
Daily sunshine 7 hrs
Avg rainfall 55 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 28.4°C 83.1°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest 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.

May temperatures in São Tomé

São Tomé average temperature in May

May rainfall

São Tomé average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

São Tomé average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in São Tomé in May 2024.

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São Tomé weather stats

São Tomé weather statistics
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
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