São Tomé in January
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very wet: about 24 rainy days.
27°CAvg high
25°CAvg low
24Rainy days (135 mm)
11:59 hDaylight
05:43Sunrise · 17:42 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
- Very wet: about 24 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 25°C | 135 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 28°C | 26°C | 114 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.3 |
| March | 28°C | 26°C | 133 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 28°C | 26°C | 129 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.3 |
| May | 27°C | 26°C | 119 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 25°C | 24°C | 23 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| July | 24°C | 24°C | 8 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| August | 24°C | 24°C | 14 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| September | 25°C | 24°C | 46 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 26°C | 25°C | 152 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 26°C | 25°C | 210 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 27°C | 25°C | 174 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is São Tomé in January?
Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 25°C.
When is the best time to visit São Tomé?
The best months are July, August, June.