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Sao Tome and Principe weather in December

Temperature, rain, what to pack, this month's events and prices

Sao Tome and Principe

December in Sao Tome and Principe: an average of 26°, about 5 mm of rain for the month. Roughly 11h 57m of daylight, with light from about 05:34 to 17:30. December is comfortable for a trip to Sao Tome and Principe — good weather without the peak. A reasonable balance of price and experience.

The weather in detail

Sao Tome and Principe in December

Average temp26°
Rain this month5 mm
Daylight11.9 h
Sun05:34-17:30
Seasonshoulder/low season, better prices
Day by day

Every day in December, the multi-year average

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26°The month's average temperature range (30-year average, not a forecast)27°
What to do

December in Sao Tome and Principe, what works

One of the easy months: wander the city all day, sit at outdoor cafés, take walks and mix in some beach time. Evenings are pleasant for dinner outside.

What to pack: One layer by day, something light for the evening. Perfect for walking and sitting outside.

What's on in December

Holidays & events in Sao Tome and Principe

  • 21 DecemberSão Tomé Day
  • 25 DecemberChristmas Day

On public holidays banks and offices close, some sites change hours and transport shifts, but it's also the best way to see living tradition.

Questions & answers

December in Sao Tome and Principe, FAQ

Do I need a coat in Sao Tome and Principe in December?
One layer by day, something light for the evening. Perfect for walking and sitting outside.
Can you sit outside at cafés in Sao Tome and Principe in December?
Yes, on most days sitting outside is pleasant, especially during the day and early evening.
Does it snow in Sao Tome and Principe in December?
No. Temperatures are well above freezing.
How many hours of daylight in Sao Tome and Principe in December?
About 11h 57m of daylight. The sun rises around 05:34 and sets around 17:30. Plan sightseeing around the light.
Is December a good time to visit Sao Tome and Principe?
December is comfortable for a trip to Sao Tome and Principe — good weather without the peak. A reasonable balance of price and experience.
Plan the trip

Sao Tome and Principe — flights & hotels

Check prices for your dates. Booking early is well below the last-minute price.

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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991-2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation · Holidays: date-holidays dataset