Seasons
Príncipe receives abundant rain for much of the year. The driest, most dependable period is the gravana, roughly June to August or early September. A second, sunnier window usually opens around December to February, with hot days and calmer seas.
The wettest months are typically March to May and October–November, when showers are frequent and heavy and dirt roads become slippery. Flights are also more likely to be delayed.
Events
- 17 January: the anniversary of the island’s discovery in 1471, marked with local celebrations.
- Mid-August: the Auto de Floripes turns the whole town into a stage.
- 12 July: Independence Day.
Wildlife
Turtles nest on Príncipe’s beaches from about November to March, and humpback whales pass between about July and October.
Santo António month by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Visit rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 23°C | ★★☆ Good time |
| February | 30°C | 23°C | ★★☆ Good time |
| March | 31°C | 23°C | ★☆☆ Wettest months |
| April | 30°C | 23°C | ★☆☆ Wettest months |
| May | 30°C | 23°C | ★☆☆ Wettest months |
| June | 28°C | 22°C | ★★★ Best season |
| July | 28°C | 22°C | ★★★ Best season |
| August | 28°C | 22°C | ★★★ Best season |
| September | 29°C | 22°C | ★★☆ Good time |
| October | 29°C | 22°C | ★☆☆ Wettest months |
| November | 29°C | 22°C | ★☆☆ Wettest months |
| December | 30°C | 23°C | ★★☆ Good time |
Temperatures are approximate long-term averages and vary with altitude; rain is possible in any month. Check a forecast before you travel.
