Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe Weather

Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇹 · Local time 18:01
74°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 79° · High 75° / Low 74°
Wind
5 mph
Humidity
87%
0 Low
Updated 2 hours ago

Sao Tome hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 75°F (24°C) is about 5°F (3°C) below the typical August high of 80°F (27°C).

Now
29%
7 PM
29%
8 PM
24%
9 PM
26%
10 PM
26%
11 PM
28%
12 AM
26%
1 AM
26%
2 AM
25%
3 AM
22%
4 AM
24%
5 AM
26%
5:30 AM
Sunrise
6 AM
26%
7 AM
27%
8 AM
27%
9 AM
27%
10 AM
29%
11 AM
28%
12 PM
34%
1 PM
35%
2 PM
31%
3 PM
26%
4 PM
28%
5 PM
26%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
79°
Wind
5 mph
SW · gusts 9 mph
Humidity
87%
Pressure
29.88 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
36% chance today

Sao Tome weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Sao Tome looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 75° and an overnight low of 74°. There is a 60% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 12 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (high).

High / Low
75° / 74°
Precipitation
60%
Sunrise / sunset
05:30 AM / 05:38 PM

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Sao Tome 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 75° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 75° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 60%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 76° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 47%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 75° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 46%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Overcast
High 75° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 20%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Overcast
High 75° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 19%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 74° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 41%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 75° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 22%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 74° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 32%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 75° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 40%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 74° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 49%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 75° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 23%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 75° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 29%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 76° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 33%

About the weather in Sao Tome

Sao Tome has one of the steadier climates in our dataset. Average highs move only 2°C across the whole year - from 80°F (27°C) in August to 85°F (29°C) in March - so the practical difference between seasons here is rainfall and daylight, not warmth.

Sao Tome weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: March - highs near 85°F (29°C)
  • Coldest month: August - highs near 80°F (27°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 90°F (32°C) high · 68°F (20°C) low
  • Wettest month: October (27 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (9.6 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
  • Annual swing: 2°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 4°C
  • Average humidity: 86%

Temperatures through the year

Warmth peaks in March: highs of 85°F (29°C), lows of 78°F (26°C). August is the coolest month, with highs of 80°F (27°C) and lows near 74°F (23°C). Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 90°F (32°C) and the lowest daily minimum 68°F (20°C). Between the average March and the average August lie 2°C, a narrower spread than all but 6% of the 3496 cities in our dataset.

Rain, sun and snow

Relative humidity averages 86% across the year, more humid than almost anywhere else we cover - enough that summer afternoons feel hotter than the thermometer says, which is what the dew point converter is for. Precipitation concentrates in October - 15.6 inches (396 mm) on 27 days - and thins out by July. Sunshine averages 8.8 hours a day over the year, peaking in June at 9.6 hours. Days and nights are about 4°C apart on average - narrower than almost anywhere else we cover.

Season by season

March through May

March through May runs hot here - highs near 84°F (29°C), nights near 78°F (25°C), and rain falls on around 71 of the 90 days.

June through August

Through June through August, Sao Tome runs hot: 81°F (27°C) by day, 74°F (24°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 46 of the 90 days.

September through November

September through November brings hot afternoons here - highs near 81°F (27°C), nights near 76°F (24°C), and rain falls on around 77 of the 90 days.

December through February

December through February in Sao Tome is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); rain falls on around 78 of the 90 days.

Average temperatures in Sao Tome by month

Monthly averages for Sao Tome based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 83° 77° 26 9.0 in 9.4 h/day 87%
February 84° 78° 24 8.2 in 9.4 h/day 86%
March 85° 78° 24 9.7 in 8.6 h/day 86%
April 85° 78° 24 9.1 in 8.8 h/day 86%
May 83° 78° 23 8.8 in 8.6 h/day 86%
June 82° 75° 13 2.9 in 9.6 h/day 84%
July 81° 74° 14 2.3 in 9.2 h/day 83%
August 80° 74° 19 4.8 in 8.5 h/day 84%
September 81° 75° 24 9.2 in 8.4 h/day 86%
October 81° 76° 27 15.6 in 8.3 h/day 88%
November 82° 76° 26 13.3 in 8.6 h/day 88%
December 82° 77° 28 11.8 in 8.8 h/day 88%

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Common questions

Which month is wettest in Sao Tome?
October, at 15.6 inches (396 mm) over about 27 days. July is the driest month, at 2.3 inches (58 mm).
Is there snow in Sao Tome?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Sao Tome shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the hottest month in Sao Tome?
March, averaging 85°F (29°C) by day and 78°F (26°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 90°F (32°C).
What is the best time to visit Sao Tome?
Aim for May to September and January if you get the choice: the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable, and highs average 82°F (28°C) against roughly 20 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
What is the average temperature in Sao Tome?
79°F (26°C) across all twelve months - about 82°F (28°C) by day and 76°F (25°C) after dark.
When is Sao Tome at its coldest?
August, with highs of 80°F (27°C) and lows near 74°F (23°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 68°F (20°C).
How sunny is Sao Tome?
8.8 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in June at 9.6 hours.