When to go · Santo António
Santo António in January
Great month. Inside Santo António's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- São Tomé and Príncipe overall
- Prices
- Medium
- São Tomé and Príncipe overall
Verdict
Inside Santo António's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb.
Is another month better than January?
No other month rates higher than January for Santo António in this guide.
Weather in January
- Santo AntónioHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 8 days
- Príncipe, São Tomé and Príncipe · Santo António, Bom Bom, Sundyfine
Hot and humid; the north is drier than the forested south.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · São Tomé and Príncipe overall
- Low
- Prices · São Tomé and Príncipe overall
- Medium
São Tomé and Príncipe overall: Short dry spell (gravanito) and turtle nesting; warm and humid.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santo António, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8
Feb: 7 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Jan: Medium
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside Santo António's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb.
February: Inside Santo António's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb.
Santo António: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen