August weather forecast
São Tomé and Príncipe

In August, São Tomé and Príncipe continue to experience the dry season, with rainfall levels remaining consistently low. Precipitation often ranges from 20mm (0.79") to 50mm (1.97"), similar to July, making August another one of the driest months in the country.

The temperature in August maintains the steady range characteristic of the country's tropical climate, usually between 22°C (71.6°F) and 30°C (86°F). This pattern remains consistent across the islands, including the coastal cities of São Tomé and Santo Antonio. However, regions at higher altitudes, such as Obo National Park, may experience slightly cooler temperatures due to the elevation.

As August transitions into September, the weather conditions stay relatively stable, with low rainfall and consistent temperatures indicating the continuation of the dry season. Despite the reduced rainfall, the islands' landscapes maintain their vibrancy, supported by the plentiful rainfall of the wet season. This period is often favoured by tourists for outdoor exploration, thanks to the decreased likelihood of rain.

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• São Tomé - August »
  January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe. In São Tomé, in August, the average water temperature is 26°C (78.8°F).
• Neves - August »
  August through October, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Neves, São Tomé and Príncipe. In August, Neves, São Tomé and Príncipe experiences a slight uptick in precipitation, receiving about 21mm (0.83") of rainfall.
• Trindade - August »
  In Trindade during August, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. In Trindade the average relative humidity in August is 83%.
• Santa Cruz - August »
  August through October, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Santa Cruz, São Tomé and Príncipe. With an average of 5h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Santa Cruz, São Tomé and Príncipe.
• Guadalupe - August »
  The month with the least sunshine in Guadalupe is August, with an average of 5h of sunshine. August temperatures in Guadalupe vary between a high-temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F) and a low-temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F).
• Santo Antonio - August »
  In Santo Antonio the average seawater temperature in August is 26°C (78.8°F). In Santo Antonio, São Tomé and Príncipe, in August, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation.
• Monte Cafe - August »
  In Monte Cafe, São Tomé and Príncipe, during August, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. With an average of 5h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Monte Cafe, São Tomé and Príncipe.
• Ribeira Afonso - August »
  August through October, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Ribeira Afonso, São Tomé and Príncipe. In Ribeira Afonso the average relative humidity in August is 83%.
• Santa Luzia - August »
  In Santa Luzia during August, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. The month with the least sunshine in Santa Luzia is August, with an average of 5h of sunshine.
• Lemba - August »
  In Lemba in August, during 12.8 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. August through October, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Lemba, São Tomé and Príncipe.
• Cantagalo - August »
  Cantagalo records an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.8°C (76.6°F) in August, maintaining a close correlation with July's 24.5°C (76.1°F). In Cantagalo, São Tomé and Príncipe, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.