The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, São Tomé sees 28°C during the day with 4.6h of sunshine per day. With 46% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
January ranks 7 out of 12 months in São Tomé. Compared to December: 10 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Daylight
12.0h of daylight
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Is January the right month?
The best month in São Tomé is July (8.4/10), 3.4 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · São Tomé
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · São Tomé and Príncipe
🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyDobra (Db)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️SafetyVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 27°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 56%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is São Tomé ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
São Tomé and PríncipeEquatorial tropical climate with a 8.4 → 4.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
0.34°N · 6.73°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit São Tomé?
July is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 23.0°C lows, 5.2h of sunshine and 16.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does São Tomé get in July?
São Tomé averages 5.2 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in São Tomé?
October is the most unfavourable month with October has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in São Tomé in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 23.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is São Tomé good in winter?
In winter (December-February), São Tomé scores 4.8/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.9/10.
When should you avoid São Tomé?
October is the most difficult month to visit São Tomé, with October has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.