Temperature
Pleasant by day, warm at night.
79°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Sao Tome
Sao Tome and Principe · Africa
Warm coastal days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
79°F
Lows around 77°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
81°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 22 wet days, more than in most months.
71%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.9 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
100%October Heat feel
Easy airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 81° and nights feel near 80°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
26%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
October's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
10 mphOctober Breezy
Sea temperature
81°FOctober sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October stays around 78°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning77°F
Feels 81°F
Rain50%
Cloud77%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday78°F
Feels 81°F
Rain45%
Cloud76%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Feels 81°F
Rain30%
Cloud71%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Early evening78°F
Feels 82°F
Rain25%
Cloud69%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81 | 78 | 5.2 | 23 | 10.2 | 82 | 83 |
| Feb | 82 | 79 | 4.5 | 19 | 10.2 | 82 | 84 |
| Mar | 82 | 79 | 5.2 | 20 | 9.7 | 81 | 85 |
| Apr | 82 | 79 | 5.2 | 18 | 9.4 | 82 | 84 |
| May | 80 | 78 | 4.7 | 17 | 9.8 | 83 | 83 |
| Jun | 77 | 76 | 0.9 | 5 | 10.3 | 83 | 79 |
| Jul | 76 | 74 | 0.3 | 2 | 10.3 | 82 | 78 |
| Aug | 76 | 74 | 0.6 | 3 | 10.2 | 83 | 78 |
| Sep | 77 | 76 | 1.9 | 8 | 10.0 | 84 | 79 |
| Oct | 79 | 77 | 6.5 | 22 | 9.9 | 84 | 81 |
| Nov | 80 | 77 | 8.5 | 25 | 9.8 | 84 | 82 |
| Dec | 80 | 78 | 7.2 | 26 | 9.8 | 83 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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