Climate Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe has a tropical savanna climate. It is warm every month with both a wet and dry season. The average annual temperature for Sao Tome and Principe is 51° degrees and there is about 441 inch of rain in a year. It is dry for 86 days a year with an average humidity of 80% and an UV-index of 7.

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Climate Sao Tome and Principe by month




Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Day temp. (°F) 82 83 84 84 82 79 76 76 78 80 81 81
Night temp. (°F) 81 82 82 82 81 78 75 76 77 78 79 80
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Precipitation (inch) 49 38 42 31 33 7 3 6 11 80 84 56
Days with rain 27 23 24 21 19 6 6 10 14 24 26 28
Dry days 4 5 7 9 12 24 25 21 16 7 4 3
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sun hours per day 9 9 9 9 8 6 6 5 5 7 7 8
Wind force (Bft) 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
UV-index 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 7 7 7 7

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Best time to visit Sao Tome and Principe

To go to Sao Tome and Principe, the best time to visit is February and April through September. In this period you have a warm temperature and little precipitation. In Sao Tome and Principe, March is the warmest month with 84°F and the most cold month is 76°F in July.

Sao Tome and Principe weather by month

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sao Tome and Principe?

Sao Tome and Principe lies in a straight line about 5,719 miles from United States (New York → São Tomé).

How long is the flight to Sao Tome and Principe?

The flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sao Tome and Principe is approximately 16 h. 30 min.

What are the largest airports in Sao Tome and Principe?

These are the largest airports in Sao Tome and Principe:

  • São Tomé International Airport (TMS) in São Tomé
  • Principe Airport (PCP)

How many inhabitants does Sao Tome and Principe have?

Sao Tome and Principe has 187,356 inhabitants.

How big is Sao Tome and Principe?

The surface area of Sao Tome and Principe is 622 mi². It is 392x smaller than United States.

What is the capital of Sao Tome and Principe?

The capital of Sao Tome and Principe is São Tomé.

What is the area code of Sao Tome and Principe?

The area code to call Sao Tome and Principe is +239.

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