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São Tomé and Príncipe's national averages run from 25 °C in August to 28 °C in March, with rainfall between 25 mm in July and 255 mm in November and 5.3–6.6 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are June, July and August. Its 2 regions span 26–27 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- America/Fortaleza
- Area
- 981 km²
Best months to visit
When São Tomé and Príncipe shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.3 | 25.9 | 24.8 | 28.2 |
| February | 27.9 | 26.4 | 25.4 | 28.8 |
| March | 28.1 | 26.5 | 25.3 | 29.1 |
| April | 28.0 | 26.6 | 25.4 | 28.9 |
| May | 27.3 | 26.1 | 25.2 | 28.3 |
| June | 25.7 | 24.9 | 23.7 | 26.7 |
| July | 24.7 | 24.0 | 23.1 | 25.5 |
| August | 24.7 | 23.9 | 23.1 | 25.4 |
| September | 25.3 | 24.6 | 24.0 | 26.1 |
| October | 26.1 | 25.1 | 24.5 | 26.7 |
| November | 26.6 | 25.3 | 24.7 | 27.3 |
| December | 27.0 | 25.5 | 24.8 | 27.8 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 138 |
| February | 114 |
| March | 157 |
| April | 169 |
| May | 152 |
| June | 48 |
| July | 25 |
| August | 28 |
| September | 67 |
| October | 209 |
| November | 255 |
| December | 211 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.3 |
| February | 6.6 |
| March | 6.0 |
| April | 5.9 |
| May | 5.4 |
| June | 5.9 |
| July | 6.0 |
| August | 6.0 |
| September | 5.8 |
| October | 5.3 |
| November | 5.3 |
| December | 5.9 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6 | 7.6 | 17.4 |
| February | 12.7 | 7.8 | 17.9 |
| March | 13.7 | 8.1 | 19.1 |
| April | 12.8 | 7.1 | 18.0 |
| May | 15.2 | 8.7 | 22.7 |
| June | 20.0 | 13.8 | 25.9 |
| July | 21.1 | 15.4 | 26.7 |
| August | 20.6 | 14.2 | 26.3 |
| September | 20.0 | 14.2 | 25.4 |
| October | 16.6 | 10.5 | 22.8 |
| November | 14.9 | 9.4 | 20.2 |
| December | 13.0 | 8.3 | 18.1 |
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2 regions
São Tomé and Príncipe, taken apart
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What the governments say about São Tomé and Príncipe
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Month by month
A year in São Tomé and Príncipe, in order
- JanJanuary27.3°C · 138 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 138 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 138 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary27.9°C · 114 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 114 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 114 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch28.1°C · 157 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 157 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 157 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril28.0°C · 169 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 169 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 169 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay27.3°C · 152 mm · 5.4 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 152 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 152 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune25.7°C · 48 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 48 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 48 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly24.7°C · 25 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 25 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 25 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust24.7°C · 28 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 28 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 28 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember25.3°C · 67 mm · 5.8 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 67 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 67 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober26.1°C · 209 mm · 5.3 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 209 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 209 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember26.6°C · 255 mm · 5.3 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 255 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 255 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember27.0°C · 211 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 211 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 211 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
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