The climate of São Tomé and Príncipe, city by city

This page covers the climate normals available for São Tomé and Príncipe: temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.

Average across cities

25.4°C

Annual rainfall

1,238mm

Spread between cities

0°C

Warming

+1.2°C

Departure from normal across the country's largest cities, 1940–2025

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest city in São Tomé and Príncipe?

The hottest city in São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé, with an average annual temperature of 25.4 °C.

What is the coldest city in São Tomé and Príncipe?

The coldest city in São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé, with an average annual temperature of 25.4 °C.

What is the wettest city in São Tomé and Príncipe?

The wettest city in São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé, with 1,238 mm of precipitation per year.

Has the climate of São Tomé and Príncipe warmed?

Based on its largest cities, São Tomé and Príncipe warmed by +1.2 °C between 1940 and 2025.

Cities by region

São Tomé Island1