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The weather in January in Sao Tome and Principe
It's hot in January in Sao Tome and Principe with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 26°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Sao Tome and Principe. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Sao Tome and Principe. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 51°C in 2020, Sao Tome and Principe reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 142 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for Sao Tome and Principe
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sao Tome and Principe. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Sao Tome and Principe | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 31°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 23°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 142 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 18 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Sao Tome and Principe with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 25°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 25°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Sao Tome and Principe is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Check out the climate of Sao Tome and Principe for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Sao Tome and Principe is based on weather data from São Tomé. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Sao Tome and Principe to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Sao Tome and Principe. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Sao Tome and Principe
Temperature in January in Sao Tome and Principe over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Sao Tome and Principe. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Sao Tome and Principe
Total precipitation in January in Sao Tome and Principe over the years
Daily UV index in January in Sao Tome and Principe
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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.
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Average weather in Sao Tome and Principe by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sao Tome and Principe. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.