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Best time to visit Sao Tome and Principe
The best time to visit in Sao Tome and Principe is from January until September and December, when you will have a pleasant or warm temperature and limited till mediocre rainfall. The highest average temperature in in Sao Tome and Principe is 29°C in March and the lowest is 25°C in July.
Sao Tome and Principe has the tropical savanna climate prevailing. If you want to know what the average temperature is in in Sao Tome and Principe or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find a quick overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
Average weather Sao Tome and Principe by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 125 | 96 | 107 | 78 | 84 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 204 | 214 | 143 |
Climate data from city: São Tomé
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14 day weather forecast Sao Tome and Principe
The weather for in Sao Tome and Principe will be 26° till 27° degrees in the next 14 days with every day chance of light rain showers till heavy rain.
The weather forecast for Sao Tome and Principe is based on the weather conditions in the city of São Tomé.
Weather forecast this week
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Tuesday 26 Oct | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 24° |
28° | 4.9 mm | 60% | 3 m/s | 4 | |
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Wednesday 27 Oct | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 24° |
28° | 19.9 mm | 85% | 3 m/s | 5 | |
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Thursday 28 Oct | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 25° |
28° | 3.4 mm | 55% | 4 m/s | 6 | |
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Friday 29 Oct | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 24° |
28° | 2.8 mm | 50% | 2 m/s | 3 | |
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Saturday 30 Oct | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 24° |
28° | 18.3 mm | 85% | 3 m/s | 6 | |
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Sunday 31 Oct | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 24° |
28° | 7.8 mm | 70% | 4 m/s | 3 | |
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Monday 1 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 23° |
28° | 31.7 mm | 90% | 3 m/s | 3 |
Weather forecast next week
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Tuesday 2 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 24° |
28° | 15.7 mm | 85% | 3 m/s | 3 | |
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Wednesday 3 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 24° |
28° | 11.3 mm | 80% | 3 m/s | 3 | |
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Thursday 4 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
27° 24° |
28° | 14.8 mm | 85% | 3 m/s | 5 | |
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Friday 5 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 25° |
28° | 5.6 mm | 65% | 3 m/s | 1 | |
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Saturday 6 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 24° |
28° | 0.6 mm | 15% | 3 m/s | 1 | |
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Sunday 7 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 23° |
28° | 3.8 mm | 55% | 2 m/s | 1 | |
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Monday 8 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
27° 25° |
28° | 0.9 mm | 25% | 3 m/s | 1 |
Climate Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe has the tropical savanna climate prevailing. It is warm every month with both a wet and dry season. The average annual temperature for Sao Tome and Principe is 27° degrees and there is about 1120 mm 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.
Climate table of Sao Tome and Principe
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temp. (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Night temp. (°C) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Precipitation (mm) | 125 | 96 | 107 | 78 | 84 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 204 | 214 | 143 |
| 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 |
Climate data from city: São Tomé
Sao Tome and Principe weather by month
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Popular places in Sao Tome and Principe
- Fernão Dias
- São Tomé
- Triunfo
- Santo António
- Queluz
- Quinas
- Quimpo
- Monte Carmo
- Piedade
- Ubabudo
- Bombaim
- Bombom
- Bombon
- Buenos Aires
- Val Carmo
- Trás os Montes
- Mirante
- Mirante
- Milagrosa
- Lemos
- Ponta Figo
- Ponta Forte
- Ponta Furada
- Água-Côco
- Guarda
- São Jerónimo
- São Jerónimo
- São João
- São João
- Guadalupe
- São Miguel
- Montalvão
- São João
- São João
- Santo António
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe lies in a straight line about 3,988 km from New Zealand (Cape Town → São Tomé).
How long is the flight to Sao Tome and Principe?
The flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Sao Tome and Principe is approximately 6 h. 10 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 – São Tomé
How many inhabitants are there in Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe has approximately 187,356 inhabitants.
How big is Sao Tome and Principe?
The area of Sao Tome and Principe is around 1,001 km². It is 1220x smaller than New Zealand.
What is the capital of Sao Tome and Principe?
The capital of Sao Tome and Principe is São Tomé.
What is the currency of Sao Tome and Principe?
In Sao Tome and Principe the São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) is used to pay.
Exchange rates on 26 October 2021
- 1 São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra = 1,363.66 South African rand
- 1 South African rand = 0.001 São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra
- 10 São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra = 13,636.59 South African rand
- 10 South African rand = 0.007 São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra
- 100 São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra = 136,365.92 South African rand
- 100 South African rand = 0.073 São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra
What is the area code of Sao Tome and Principe?
The area code to call Sao Tome and Principe is +239.