Weather · May

Sao Tome and Principe weather in May

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

Sao Tome and Principe

May in Sao Tome and Principe: changeable weather. Roughly 12h 3m of daylight, with light from about 05:31 to 17:33. May isn't peak season in Sao Tome and Principe. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.

The weather in detail

Sao Tome and Principe in May

Average temp-
Rain this month-
Daylight12 h
Sun05:31-17:33
Seasonshoulder/low season, better prices
What to do

May in Sao Tome and Principe, what works

Match the plan to the forecast — a mix of indoor sights and outdoor time keeps it flexible.

What to pack: Check the forecast close to your trip and pack layers accordingly.

What's on in May

Holidays & events in Sao Tome and Principe

  • 1 MayLabour 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

May in Sao Tome and Principe, FAQ

Does it snow in Sao Tome and Principe in May?
No. Temperatures are well above freezing.
How many hours of daylight in Sao Tome and Principe in May?
About 12h 3m of daylight. The sun rises around 05:31 and sets around 17:33. Plan sightseeing around the light.
Is May a good time to visit Sao Tome and Principe?
May isn't peak season in Sao Tome and Principe. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.
Plan the trip

Sao Tome and Principe — flights & hotels

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

Check flight prices to Sao Tome and Principe, every airline at once.

Rates in Sao Tome and Principe shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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