When to go · São Tomé

São Tomé in June

Great month. Gravana dry season starts; cooler.

Key facts

Plan around it

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for São Tomé

Gravana dry season starts; cooler.

Long-term averages

São ToméHighs around 28 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 82 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 5 days
São Tomé north and east, São Tomé and Príncipe · São Tomé city, Guadalupe, Lagoa Azulbest weather
Drier and sunnier in the rain shadow; gravana (June–September) is cooler and cloudy-bright; a short dry gravanito around December–January.
São Tomé south and west, Obo forest, São Tomé and Príncipe · Porto Alegre, Ribeira Peixe, Obo, Pico Cão Grandefine
Among the wettest places in Africa — several metres of rain a year; even the dry season brings showers.

Gravana season

Least rain, cooler nights and the best month for the hills and beaches.

Watch: Overcast and windy some days; book ahead as beds are few.

São Tomé and Príncipe overall: Gravana starts: cooler, drier, good for Obo and Pico Cão Grande.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.