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 »
  In São Tomé in August, the average water temperature is 26°C (78.8°F). August's onset in São Tomé sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.7°C (81.9°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month.
• Neves - August »
  In Neves during August, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. August through October, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Neves, São Tomé and Príncipe.
• Trindade - August »
  The months with the highest humidity in Trindade are August through October, with an average relative humidity of 83%. In Trindade in August, during 12.8 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Santa Cruz - August »
  In Santa Cruz in August, during 12.8 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Santa Cruz, during August, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.
• Guadalupe - August »
  August through October, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Guadalupe, São Tomé and Príncipe. With an average of 5h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Guadalupe, São Tomé and Príncipe.
• Santo Antonio - August »
  August sees a slight increase in rainfall in Santo Antonio from 21mm (0.83") to 36mm (1.42") but continues to remain drier compared to other months. On the first day of August in Santo Antonio, São Tomé and Príncipe, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:42.
• Monte Cafe - August »
  In Monte Cafe, São Tomé and Príncipe, in August, during 12.8 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Monte Cafe, São Tomé and Príncipe, observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F) in August, barely different from 24.5°C (76.1°F) in July.
• Ribeira Afonso - August »
  In Ribeira Afonso, São Tomé and Príncipe, during August, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. The month of August in Ribeira Afonso is marked by an average minimum temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F), slightly cooler than its daytime counterpart.
• Santa Luzia - August »
  In Santa Luzia in August, during 12.8 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Santa Luzia in August, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation.
• Lemba - August »
  August through October, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Lemba, São Tomé and Príncipe. Despite rising humidity and rainfall, August is a favorable and off-beat time to visit Lemba, allowing travelers to explore the tropical paradise without enduring extreme weather conditions.
• Cantagalo - August »
  August's advent in Cantagalo presents an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.8°C (76.6°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. On the first day of August in Cantagalo, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:43.