São Tomé weather in January

January in São Tomé: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in São Tomé · #156 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

São Tomé climate normals — January

Daytime high28°C / 83°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low26°C / 79°F
Feels like (high)34°C / 93°F
Rainfall125 mm / 4.9 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days24 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 74°F
Sunshine9.9 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)45🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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São Tomé in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit São Tomé?
January in São Tomé: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for São Tomé on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in São Tomé in January?
In January, São Tomé averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 26.1°C, with about 124.7 mm of rain over roughly 23.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in São Tomé in January?
São Tomé has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in January.

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