Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Sao Tome and Principe with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sao Tome and Principe in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Sao Tome and Principe with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 25°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Sao Tome and Principe will be around 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 218 mm of precipitation, spread over 26 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
With an average precipitation chance of 82% this month, rainy days are almost inevitable. There are only a few days with a lower chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Sao Tome and Principe. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Sao Tome and Principe in October |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
218 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
26 days | 14 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Sao Tome and Principe?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Sao Tome and Principe. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Sao Tome and Principe in October
With 39°C, Sao Tome and Principe hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 6°C to a high of 27°C.
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The climate of Sao Tome and Principe is based on weather data from São Tomé. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Sao Tome and Principe for a full picture of the climate.
Daily Temperature in October in Sao Tome and Principe
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Sao Tome and Principe, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Sao Tome and Principe
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Sao Tome and Principe, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 26 days of rain in Sao Tome and Principe.
Daily UV Index in October in Sao Tome and Principe
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Sao Tome and Principe, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Sao Tome and Principe Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Sao Tome and Principe, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Sao Tome and Principe Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Sao Tome and Principe, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Sao Tome and Principe
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Average Weather in Sao Tome and Principe by Month
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