The climate of Santa Clotilde
Santa Clotilde in
São Tomé and Príncipe carries the Köppen climate classification of As, signifying a tropical savanna climate, with a pronounced 'summer' dry season. Here, weather is broadly distinguished into wet and dry seasons.
Average high temperatures oscillate subtly from 24.5°C (76.1°F) to 28.8°C (83.8°F), making for tropical warmth all year round. Minimum temperatures, too, see a narrow variation; from 23°C (73.4°F) to 27.5°C (81.5°F). Collectively, temperature stays within a fairly steady bandwith, typically well into the upper twenties Celsius.
Humidity, albeit high throughout the year, experiences a slight increment from 76% to 83% relative humidity in the period from
January to
December. Rainfall, on the other hand, fluctuates significantly, collecting volume between a meager 9mm (0.35") in
July to a generous 224mm (8.82") in
November. The number of rainfall days follows the same pattern, rising from 7.3 days in
June to 28.6 days in December.
Wind speed also varies, with slower breeze at 10.8km/h (6.7mph) in December and stronger winds at 17.7km/h (11mph) in July. Concurrently, the UV index stays mostly consistent at 7, with a slight dip to 5 and 6 during the mid-year months.
The best time to visit Santa Clotilde
The dry season months of
May through
August are unquestionably the best for visiting
Santa Clotilde. This period is pinpointed by a substantial drop in rainfall and rainfall days, with the precipitation volume sinking to just 9mm (0.35") from 122mm (4.8") the preceding month and the number of rainy days halving. Clear conditions are also illustrated by lower cloud cover percentages, facilitating increased visibility for perfect views.
The worst time to visit Santa Clotilde
In contrast, the months of
November and
December, regarded as the peak rainy season, are not recommended for travel. During this time, rainfall levels escalate to over 220mm (8.66") and the number of rainy days exacerbates to excess of 26. The combination of these factors turns navigating through the city a challenging endeavour.
Spring weather in Santa Clotilde
Santa Clotilde springs are wet and humid.
April to
June sees temperatures of 27.8°C (82°F) to 25.6°C (78.1°F), making for a pleasantly warm climate. During this time, rainfall slowly begins to decrease from 122mm (4.8") to 22mm (0.87") and the number of rainy days also drops from 20.5 to 7.3 days.
Summer weather in Santa Clotilde
The months of
July through
September bring summer and subsequently the driest season, with rainfall volume remarkably plummeting to a mere 9mm (0.35") in July. The temperatures, however, remain fairly stable though on the cooler side, ranging between 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F) and sunshine hours increase slightly to 6 in July, making outdoor activities pleasant.
Autumn weather in Santa Clotilde
Fall, from
October to
December, is marked by a rapid increase in rainfall, rising to a whopping 224mm (8.82") in
November. The number of rainy days echoes this trend, with a steady increase from 15.8 in October to 28.6 in December. The temperature, meanwhile, stays comfortably warm between a span of 26.4°C (79.5°F) to 27.5°C (81.5°F).
Winter weather in Santa Clotilde
The winter months of
January to
March are quite warm and humid, with temperatures hovering around 28°C (82.4°F) and significant rainfall levels ranging from 100mm (3.94") to 130mm (5.12"). The number of rainy days averages over 24 and relative humidity begins at a high note of 77%, making it certainly feel like a tropical winter.
Weather in January
Despite the harshest of winter months elsewhere,
Santa Clotilde,
São Tomé and Príncipe, presents an overall warm and humid ambiance. Contrastingly,
January records the highest atmospheric pressure at 1010.7mb, impacting weather conditions by maintaining the temperatures steady while infusing a certain calm in the environment.
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Weather in May
May takes over the
São Tomé and Príncipe's island city of
Santa Clotilde from
April, offering a synchronous blend of climatic factors. However, May sees a marginal decrease in temperature to 27.8°C (82°F). Solace is found in the subtle reduction of rainfall from the previous month.
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As
June pervades
Santa Clotilde,
São Tomé and Príncipe, it ushers in a significant drop in rainfall to 22mm (0.87"), making it among the driest months. Temperatures experience a decrease to 25.6°C (78.1°F), civilian lives see some respite from the preceding month's weather.
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Weather in July
Continuing the pattern from
June,
July in
Santa Clotilde,
São Tomé and Príncipe, escalates the gentle drop further in the rainfall and temperature domain. This modest decline continues, but July registers the highest wind gust at 24.2km/h (15mph), adding a distinctive shade to the weather character.
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Weather in December
December brings the year to a close in
Santa Clotilde,
São Tomé and Príncipe, with a pattern similar to
November. Recognizable are the minor enhancements in nearly all parameters. Although the temperature difference registered now is fractionally up from the previous month, the month experiences a downslide in the rainfall to 159mm (6.26").
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