Weather in Santo Tomé y Príncipe in enero
Country-wide climate normals across 15 cities in Santo Tomé y Príncipe.
How Hot Is Santo Tomé y Príncipe in enero?
Uniform heat across Santo Tomé y Príncipe's January: averages climb to 28°C nationally with overnight lows of 26°C, narrow spread from coast to interior. The hottest cities like Belém register similar readings to the coolest, so plan for consistently hot weather across the country.
Sunshine in Santo Tomé y Príncipe in enero
Santo Tomé y Príncipe sees limited sun in January: just 0.9h a day in São Tomé, with heavy cloud cover common across most regions. Daylight runs from 5:45 am to 5:50 pm, but persistent grey skies and overcast stretches mean direct sunlight is genuinely scarce. Many days pass without any prolonged sunny spells.
Does It Rain In Santo Tomé y Príncipe In enero?
Santo Tomé y Príncipe is in the heart of its rainy season: São Tomé measures 232mm of rain across 26 days in January, and the pattern repeats across nearly all regions. Persistent heavy rain, occasional thunderstorms, and saturated air define the entire country's weather.
Is Santo Tomé y Príncipe Humid In enero?
Santo Tomé y Príncipe is enveloped in tropical-thick humidity through January: São Tomé averages 76%, and most of the country tracks similarly. The constant moisture makes warm temperatures feel substantially hotter, and even nights bring limited cooling. Light cotton clothing is essential.
Wind In Santo Tomé y Príncipe In enero
Light breezes are typical across Santo Tomé y Príncipe in January: 13 kph in São Tomé, with similar gentle wind conditions in most regions. The air moves enough to keep things fresh on warm days but not enough to be disruptive. Coastal cities may see slightly more.
Cloud Cover In Santo Tomé y Príncipe In enero
Heavy overcast covers Santo Tomé y Príncipe in January: 78% cloud cover in São Tomé, with similar grey conditions in most regions. Direct sun is rare, and the pattern is persistent across the country. Coastal and northern regions feel especially heavy.