São Tomé
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: São Tomé month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in São Tomé are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), July the coldest (average low 23°C), and October the wettest (about 419 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5 | 24.8 | 240 | 9.3 |
| February | 29.2 | 25.3 | 219 | 9.3 |
| March | 29.4 | 25.4 | 262 | 8.5 |
| April | 29.3 | 25.5 | 241 | 8.7 |
| May | 28.6 | 25.2 | 237 | 8.3 |
| June | 27.8 | 24.1 | 86 | 9.4 |
| July | 27.2 | 23.2 | 65 | 9.1 |
| August | 27.0 | 23.2 | 128 | 8.5 |
| September | 27.3 | 23.9 | 257 | 8.3 |
| October | 27.4 | 24.3 | 419 | 8.2 |
| November | 27.9 | 24.6 | 344 | 8.6 |
| December | 28.1 | 24.7 | 308 | 8.8 |
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01 · OverviewSão Tomé, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow São Tomé took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting São Tomé
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in São Tomé
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in São Tomé
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in São Tomé
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for São Tomé
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about São Tomé
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Frequently Asked Questions about São Tomé
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01 · Q&AWhere is São Tomé located and what are its coordinates?
São Tomé is situated in Sao Tome and Principe at geographic coordinates 0.3376, 6.7299 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of São Tomé?
São Tomé has a recorded population of approximately 53,300 and observes the Africa/Sao_Tome time zone (STN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in São Tomé?
Official and commonly spoken languages in São Tomé include pt-ST, and the circulating currency is STN.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for São Tomé?
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