The climate of Caldeiras
Caldeiras,
São Tomé and Príncipe is guided by a tropical wet and dry climate, known as savanna in the Köppen climate classification. The geographical position, lying within the tropics, backs up the presence of such climatic variations.
Throughout the year, the weather showcases monthly average temperatures not varying drastically. High temperatures range from 24.5°C (76.1°F) to 28.8°C (83.8°F) and low temperatures hover between 27°C (80.6°F) and 23°C (73.4°F), offering a mild, warm climate. Humidity remains relatively constant on a historical basis, falling between 76% to 83%.
Rainfall varies strikingly throughout the year. The likelihood of precipitation peaks from 100mm (3.94") to 224mm (8.82") with minima observed from
June to
September, dropping as low as 9mm (0.35"). Correspondingly, the number of rainfall days register changes - reaching a maximum of 28.6 days in
December to as low as just 7.3 days in June.
Visibility remains steadily at 10km (6.2mi) for the majority of the year, while UV index predominantly stays at 7, dropping to a low of 5 in
July. The wind speed on an average basis registers between 10.8km/h (6.7mph) to 17.7km/h (11mph).
The best time to visit Caldeiras
Given the clear weather, lower humidity and minimal rainfall, the period from
June to
September proves to be optimal for a visit to
Caldeiras. These months witness temperatures in the lower range of 24.3°C (75.7°F) to 25.6°C (78.1°F) with a relative humidity from 81% to 83%. The rainfall is quite low, dropping down to 9mm (0.35") between
July and
August. The number of daylight hours remain at 12.1 throughout the year, offering ample sunshine and outdoor activity time.
The worst time to visit Caldeiras
With accentuated rainfall and marginally colder temperatures, the period from
November to
February might be less appealing for tourists. These months see rainfall from 126mm (4.96") to 224mm (8.82"), accompanied by up to 28.6 days of rainfall. Although the temperatures range between 26.2°C (79.2°F) to 28.8°C (83.8°F), the higher level of humidity from 79% to 81% renders a higher degree of discomfort.
Spring weather in Caldeiras
Spring in
Caldeiras is marked by temperatures varying from 27.8°C (82°F) to 28.6°C (83.5°F) on the higher side and 26.3°C (79.3°F) to 27.2°C (81°F) on the lower side. Rainfall shows a gradual increase from 122mm (4.8") in
May up to 126mm (4.96") in
April. During this period, the number of rain days ranges from 20.5 to 22. Wind speeds, in the meanwhile, reflect a moderate increase from 10.9km/h (6.8mph) to 13km/h (8.1mph).
Summer weather in Caldeiras
The summer months of
June to
August experience slightly lower temperatures, varying from 24.5°C (76.1°F) to 25.6°C (78.1°F), and a marked decrease in rainfall down to 9mm (0.35") in
July. The number of days with rainfall is noticeably fewer, falling down to 7.3 in June. Wind speed hikes up to 17.7km/h (11mph) in July, presenting a more breezy environment.
Autumn weather in Caldeiras
Autumn shows mildly increasing temperatures from 24.8°C (76.6°F) to 26.4°C (79.5°F). Rainfall, however, shows a dramatic rise, reaching 220mm (8.66") in
October. The number of rain days follows suit with 15.8 days in
September to an entire 24.7 days in October. Average wind speed during this period reduces gradually from 16.8km/h (10.4mph) to 14.2km/h (8.8mph).
Winter weather in Caldeiras
In winter, temperatures subtly climb up again, spanning from 27.1°C (80.8°F) to 27.5°C (81.5°F), while rainfall fluctuates between 159mm (6.26") to 224mm (8.82"). The number of rainy days maintains a high count from 26.7 to 28.6. Wind speed declines progressively from 14.2km/h (8.8mph) to 10.8km/h (6.7mph) during these months, rounding off the yearly weather patterns.
Weather in January
In
São Tomé and Príncipe's tropical island of
Caldeiras,
January boasts a high average temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) and a low of 27°C (80.6°F) with relative humidity of 77%. Dominated by tropical rains, the city experiences 130mm (5.12") of rainfall spanning across 27 days.
Weather in January »Weather in February
As
February rolls in, the weather in
Caldeiras remains relatively similar to
January, but with a slight increase in sunlight hours to 8.6 hours per day. The city benefits from considerable rain accumulation (around 100mm (3.94")) over the course of 23 days.
Weather in February »Weather in March
The weather in
Caldeiras in
March tends to slightly warm up, peaking at temperatures up to 28.8°C (83.8°F). March witnesses 119mm (4.69") of rainfall spread over 24 days, roughly the same as the previous month. The extra precipitation does nothing to wash away the exquisite beauty of the island's flora and fauna.
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Weather in April
In
April,
Caldeiras sees a remarkable continuance of its consistent tropical weather, with temperatures hovering close to the year's averages. Accompanying the warm temperatures is 126mm (4.96") of rainfall, slightly more than in
March, distributed over 22 days.
Weather in April »Weather in May
May presents a noticeable change in the tropical weather in
Caldeiras, starting with a decrease in average high temperature to 27.8°C (82°F). Throughout the month, a total of 122mm (4.8") rainfall is experienced over 20 days. The air tends to be more saturated with higher relative humidity levels, which, along with cloudier skies and lesser sunshine, edges out a cooler period.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June marks a notable shift from the typical tropical weather in
Caldeiras. The city's average high temperature drops to 25.6°C (78.1°F). June is the driest month of the year, with only 22mm (0.87") of rainfall over 7 days, a significant change from previous months.
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Weather in July
The year transitions into its coolest month in
July, with the average high temperature in
Caldeiras being a comfortable 24.5°C (76.1°F). July's weather sees a marginal increase in rainfall from the previous month, to 9mm (0.35") over 8 days.
Weather in July »Weather in August
The weather in
Caldeiras in
August offers relatively stable conditions, similar to those in
July. There's a slight rise in the average maximum temperature, reaching 24.8°C (76.6°F), while the rainfall increases to 21mm (0.83") over 12 days.
Weather in August »Weather in September
September marks the onset of increased rainfall in
Caldeiras, with 35mm (1.38") over 15 days, as the city transitions back to its usual tropical weather pattern from its brief dry spell. The average high temperature goes up slightly to 25.5°C (77.9°F).
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Weather in October
The weather in
Caldeiras in
October could be characterized as a return of the heavy rains, as the city sees up to 220mm (8.66") over 24 days, a significant leap from the previous month. The average high temperature continues to rise reaching 26.4°C (79.5°F).
Weather in October »Weather in November
November's weather in
Caldeiras remains similar to
October's, albeit a little warmer with the average high temperature going up to 27.1°C (80.8°F). The city gets slightly more rain, about 224mm (8.82") spread across 26 days.
Weather in November » Weather in December
Concluding the year, the
December weather in
Caldeiras continues its tropical trend, with average high temperatures recorded at 27.5°C (81.5°F). The rainfall dips a bit to 159mm (6.26") over 28 days, but the city still buzzes with rich tropical beauty.
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