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Sao Tome and PrincipeThe weather in January in São Tomé
It's hot in January in São Tomé 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 São Tomé. 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 São Tomé, 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, São Tomé 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 São Tomé
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in São Tomé. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| São Tomé | 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 São Tomé 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 São Tomé 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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in São Tomé, 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 São Tomé
Temperature in January in São Tomé over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in São Tomé, 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 São Tomé
Total precipitation in January in São Tomé over the years
Daily UV index in January in São Tomé
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in São Tomé, 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 São Tomé by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for São Tomé. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.