São Tomé weather in May

May in São Tomé: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in São Tomé · #384 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 78/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

São Tomé climate normals — May

Daytime high28°C / 83°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low27°C / 80°F
Feels like (high)33°C / 91°F
Rainfall118 mm / 4.6 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days17 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 75°F
Sunshine9.2 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Air quality (US AQI)39🍃 good

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

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São Tomé in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit São Tomé?
May in São Tomé: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for São Tomé on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
What is the weather like in São Tomé in May?
In May, São Tomé averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 26.6°C, with about 117.7 mm of rain over roughly 17.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in São Tomé in May?
São Tomé has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in May.

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