The climate of Chamico
The climatic conditions in
Chamico,
São Tomé and Príncipe are classified under the Köppen classification as a Tropical wet and dry or Savanna type, noted as As. It is characterized by a strong wet season and a period of lesser rainfall amounts that can potentially qualify as a dry season.
Throughout the year, temperatures in Chamico range from an average low of 23°C (73.4°F) to a high of 28.8°C (83.8°F), establishing a hospitable and relatively uniform thermal environment throughout the year. The lowest temperatures occur in
July with monthly averages dropping to 23°C (73.4°F) while the hottest temperatures are observed in
March, where averages peaks at 28.8°C (83.8°F).
Humidity levels are generally high in Chamico with the percentage ranging between 76% and 83%. Months with highest humidity are reported from
August to
October, contributing to a high level of air moisture and increases discomfort levels.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall is highly seasonal, with the wettest month recorded in
November with 224mm (8.82") and the driest in July with only 9mm (0.35") of rainfall. Unlike in many other climates, the number of rainy days in Chamico does not strictly follow the amount of rainfall, but instead peaks in
December with 28.6 days and is at its lowest in July with 8.4 days.
Considering the sunlight exposure, unequivocally equal daylight hours are experienced in Chamico throughout the year, amounting to 12.1 hours. The number of sunshine hours per day varies from 5 hours in August to 8.6 hours in
February, meaning the city is relatively abundant in sunlight.
The best time to visit Chamico
Based on climate data evaluated, the best time to visit
Chamico is from
June to
August. During this period, premium conditions are experienced as the average temperatures hover between 23°C (73.4°F) to 25.6°C (78.1°F). These months also coincide with lower rainfall levels, particularly in
July, when precipitation averages only at 9mm (0.35"), which is the lowest for the year. Furthermore, humidity is somewhat lower during this period, averaging around 82%.
The worst time to visit Chamico
The least favorable period for visiting
Chamico appears to be between
October and
December. These periods are characterized by high precipitation levels with
November registering the highest rainfall across the year at 224mm (8.82"). Additionally, humidity is relatively high during this period, leading to potentially uncomfortable conditions for visitors not accustomed to tropical climates.
Spring weather in Chamico
Spring, in
Chamico, spans from
March to
May. It is marked by gradually decreasing temperatures from an average high of 28.8°C (83.8°F) in March to 27.8°C (82°F) in May. Relative humidity positions around 77% to 79%, while rainfall decreases from an average of 119mm (4.69") in March to 122mm (4.8") in May. The UV Index remains constant at 7 throughout this period revealing strong sunlight exposure.
Summer weather in Chamico
The summer season in
Chamico, observed from
June to
August, entails a decrease in temperatures with average highs moving from 27.8°C (82°F) in June to 24.8°C (76.6°F) in August. This period experiences the lowest rainfall of the year, particularly in
July with an average precipitation amount of just 9mm (0.35"). Humidity levels peak at 83% in August, while the UV Index slowly decreases from 7 in June to 5 in August.
Autumn weather in Chamico
During the autumn season, which lasts from
September to
November,
Chamico experiences an increase in temperatures and rainfall. Average high temperatures rise from 25.5°C (77.9°F) in September to 27.1°C (80.8°F) in November, while precipitation increases from 35mm (1.38") to 224mm (8.82"). The UV index remains constant at 6 in September and
October, before rising to 7 in November.
Winter weather in Chamico
The winter season in
Chamico, running from
December to
February, ushers in higher temperatures, with the average high in February reaching 28.4°C (83.1°F). Precipitation shows a decrease from 159mm (6.26") in December to 100mm (3.94") in February, while the UV index maintains a constant reading of 7, implying a sustained level of strong sunlight.
Weather in January
Jumpstarting the year in
Chamico,
São Tomé and Príncipe is sultry with both daily high and low temperatures hovering around 28°C (82.4°F) and 27°C (80.6°F) respectively.
January's weather features consistent and considerable cloud coverage, peaking at approximately 38%.
Weather in January »Weather in February
Transitioning into
February, a slight uptick in both average maximum and minimum temperatures is noticeable. February weather endures higher wind speed, averaging 11.6km/h (7.2mph), compared to 11.1km/h (6.9mph) in
January. Humidity levels remain constant and cloud percentage experiences a marginal decrease, a hint that the weather starts to favour sunny conditions.
Weather in February »Weather in March
Enjoyable weather continues into
March, as the average temperatures continue to rise slightly from the previous month, reaching 28.8°C (83.8°F) for highs and 27.5°C (81.5°F) for lows. Wind speeds remain reasonably constant between
February and March.
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Weather in April
As
April approaches, the city experiences a slight drop in the average temperature from 28.8°C (83.8°F) in
March to 28.6°C (83.5°F). However, the weather remains relatively hot and humid, potential impact on the comfort level.
Weather in April »Weather in May
May signifies noticeable changes in
Chamico’s weather. The most significant shift notices temperatures — from a high of 28.6°C (83.5°F) in
April to 27.8°C (82°F) now, and from a low of 27.2°C (81°F) in April to 26.3°C (79.3°F) now.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June marks a significant shift as temperatures drop to 25.6°C (78.1°F) for highs and 24.3°C (75.7°F) for lows, making it one of the cooler months. The increase in wind speed continues from
May and reaches its peak in June, averaging at 17.6km/h (10.9mph).
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Weather in July
The period between
June and
July witnesses a slight drop in temperatures, hovering between highs of 24.5°C (76.1°F) and lows of 23°C (73.4°F). This month is also notable for its wind speeds, maintaining similar speed as its predecessor month, and thus marking it among the windier months in
Chamico.
Weather in July »Weather in August
August ushers in a faint upward temperature trend, with highs reaching about 24.8°C (76.6°F) and lows hitting the 23.2°C (73.8°F) mark. While the daytime temperature consistency between
July and August is evident, humidity levels also continue to rise progressively, hitting a yearly peak of 83%.
Weather in August » Weather in September
As
September rolls in, the weather begins to warm slightly, reflected in both high and low temperatures of around 25.5°C (77.9°F) and 24.6°C (76.3°F) respectively. Despite the substantial increase in rainfall, up to 35mm (1.38") from
August’s relatively dry 21mm (0.83"), September still has a uniform monthly atmospheric pressure of 1013.1 mb.
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Weather in October
October is predominantly characterized by a sizable leap in precipitation to 220mm (8.66"), marking its transition into the latter part of the rainy season. The increase in temperature is consistent with the month of
September, with recorded highs of 26.4°C (79.5°F) and lows of 25.5°C (77.9°F).
Weather in October » Weather in November
November weather complements the upward trend of temperatures that commenced in
September, hitting highs and lows at 27.1°C (80.8°F) and 26.2°C (79.2°F) respectively. Viewed in comparison to
October's 220mm (8.66") rainfall, November's precipitation levels increase slightly to 224mm (8.82"), held over 26.7 days of rainfall.
Weather in November » Weather in December
Rounding up the year,
December maintains similar temperature patterns with
November, with highs of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and lows of 26.6°C (79.9°F). Despite being the last month of the year, the wind speeds in December settle lower than the yearly average, concluding at 10.8km/h (6.7mph).
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