The climate of Milagrosa
Tucked within
São Tomé and Príncipe,
Milagrosa holds a Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate according to the Köppen climate classification. This type of climate, also known as 'As', resonates with a distinct dry season. The region witnesses relatively stable temperatures throughout the year, ranging from 24.5°C (76.1°F) in
July to 28.8°C (83.8°F) in
March. Nighttime temperatures slightly dip compared to the daytime surge, with a distinction from 23°C (73.4°F) in July to 27.5°C (81.5°F) in March.
The humidity levels in Milagrosa remain high on average all year long, fluctuating between 76% in March and 83% from
August to
October, indicating a persistently moist climate. Accompanied by significant rain, the region sees a considerable amount of precipitation from
November to
May with the peak in November and
December. The least rainfall occurs from
June to
September, with the lowest in July.
At the same time, the number of rainy days mirrors the trend of actual rainfall. The months of November and December see the majority of the days with rainfall, averaging from 26.7 to 28.6 days. June to September conversely experience fewer rainy days, dropping to a low of 7.3 days in June.
As for solar patterns throughout the year, the daylight hours remain nearly stable, around 12.1 hours. However, actual sunshine hours can vary, peaking in
February at 8.6 hours and dipping to the lowest in August at 5 hours.
The best time to visit Milagrosa
Prospective visitors who favor warm temperatures and wish to avoid heavy rainfall might find the period from
June to
September as the most appealing time to explore
Milagrosa. Specifically, the rainfall decreases drastically during these months, with significantly less rainy days than the norm. It also presents an opportunity to enjoy the savanna region's nature without having to worry about being caught in a tropical downpour.
The worst time to visit Milagrosa
Those who wish to avoid high humidity levels and persistent rain may prefer to avoid the months of
November and
December. During these months,
Milagrosa experiences its highest rainfall, coupled with the maximum number of rainy days. The weather during this period is often unpredictable and may affect sight-seeing plans and outdoor activities.
Spring weather in Milagrosa
Facing the equator,
Milagrosa does not experience distinct spring weather like regions in temperate zones. Nonetheless,
March to
May is considered spring-like and warm with temperatures averaging between 28.8°C (83.8°F) to 27.8°C (82°F) during the day and from 27.5°C (81.5°F) to 26.3°C (79.3°F) at night. The region experiences a substantial amount of rainfall during this time to from 119mm (4.69") to 122mm (4.8"). There is a moderate amount of sunshine with 8.1 to 7.6 hours per day.
Summer weather in Milagrosa
Summer months in
Milagrosa, from
June to
August, see a significant shift in the weather conditions. The temperatures mildly moderate to range from 25.6°C (78.1°F) to 24.8°C (76.6°F) in the afternoons and between 24.3°C (75.7°F) to 23.2°C (73.8°F) during the evenings. Rainfall eases off noticeably across the whole region, plummeting particularly in
July with a mere 9mm (0.35"). Meanwhile, the hours of actual sunshine reduce to 6 to 5 hours per day.
Autumn weather in Milagrosa
During autumn,
September to
November, temperatures in
Milagrosa slowly start to rise again between 25.5°C (77.9°F) to 27.1°C (80.8°F) in the day and from 24.6°C (76.3°F) to 26.2°C (79.2°F) at night. Rainfall returns to its significant intensities with a notable leap to 224mm (8.82") in November. Despite an increase in rainfall, the sunshine duration also takes a slight upward shift from 5.4 hours in September to 7 hours in November.
Winter weather in Milagrosa
Much like its autumn behavior, winter in
Milagrosa sports warm temperatures. Highs peak at around 27.5°C (81.5°F) in
December and lows seldom fall below 26.6°C (79.9°F). The region still sees substantial amounts of rainfall during this period getting as high as 159mm (6.26") in December. Despite the considerable downpour, one experiences around 8.2 hours of sunshine, bringing a balance to the wet winter.
Weather in January
The New Year welcomes locals and visitors of
Milagrosa with warm temperatures and high humidity. As the rainfall of 130mm (5.12") is higher compared to the following month, residents often need to be prepared for showers. The weather, though somewhat wet, displays an average maximum temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) and a minimum of 27°C (80.6°F).
Weather in January »Weather in February
Moving into
February, the weather in
Milagrosa shifts slightly. Rainfall decreases slightly to 100mm (3.94") compared to
January, making the conditions a little drier but still on the high side. Bearing a similar temperature range to the previous month, the average low temperature reaches 27.3°C (81.1°F) and the high hits 28.4°C (83.1°F).
Weather in February »Weather in March
March exposes
Milagrosa to marginally warmer days as the highest temperature averages to 28.8°C (83.8°F). The weather shows a slight increase in rainfall to 119mm (4.69"), indicating a more humid environment than the previous month.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
As
Milagrosa proceeds into
April, the region's climate maintains its tropical characteristics. Despite a small dip in temperatures with average highs at 28.6°C (83.5°F), the weather remains amiable for outdoor activities. There is a small increase in precipitation compared to
March, bringing the average rainfall to 126mm (4.96").
Weather in April »Weather in May
The month of
May in
Milagrosa signifies a gradual drop in temperatures with the high averaging 27.8°C (82°F). The fall in temperature brings a rise in precipitation, now at 122mm (4.8"), making the environment extremely humid. This month registers the highest relative humidity, creating a wetter atmosphere than before.
Weather in May »Weather in June
In
June,
Milagrosa experiences a notable drop in temperatures, with the lowest average temperature recorded at 24.3°C (75.7°F) for the year. Correspondingly, the southwest monsoon transition results in a drastic decrease in rainfall to 22mm (0.87").
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Weather in July
July in
Milagrosa marks the point of minimum temperatures, with the average low temperature recorded at 23°C (73.4°F). Weather conditions reflect the driest month with recorded rainfall of just 9mm (0.35"), signifying a break from the typical tropical rain.
Weather in July » Weather in August
The weather in
August slightly warms up as the average high temperature rises to 24.8°C (76.6°F). As the region transitions, rainfall starts to increase again with a liquid precipitation rate of 21mm (0.83"). Despite this, the tropical paradise still experiences less rainfall than
June.
Weather in August »Weather in September
September marks a distinct upwards shift in temperatures, as the maximum temperature averages to 25.5°C (77.9°F) for
Milagrosa. Rainfall accumulates to 35mm (1.38"), signifying a return to more humid conditions. The UV index stays constant, showing no significant fluctuation from the previous month.
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Weather in October
October in
Milagrosa signals the return of the typical island weather. With rainfall shooting up drastically to 220mm (8.66"), the region prepares for increased humidity. Despite the wet conditions, the average high temperature remains comfortably warm at 26.4°C (79.5°F).
Weather in October » Weather in November
November portrays a weather pattern similar to the previous month. The high temperature remains quite steady taking a slight turn upwards to 27.1°C (80.8°F). November confirms the return of wet weather with 224mm (8.82") of rainfall, making it the rainiest month of the year for
Milagrosa.
Weather in November » Weather in December
December concludes the year with characteristics similar to the starting months. The average temperature trends with 27.5°C (81.5°F) as a high and 26.6°C (79.9°F) as a low. Slight rainfall decrease to 159mm (6.26") does not significantly impact the overall humidity.
Weather in December »