What is the best time to visit São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe is a year-round destination, offering something special in every season. 

The dry season from June to September brings cooler temperatures and minimal rainfall – perfect for hiking rainforest trails to breathtaking waterfalls, bird watching, whale watching in August and September, and exploring by kayak. 

December to February is ideal for sun-seekers, with warm days for relaxing on pristine beaches, snorkelling in crystal-clear waters, and turtle watching during the nesting and hatching season. 

The lush green season, from March to May and from October to November, transforms the islands into a vibrant paradise – an excellent time for nature lovers, when the waterfalls are more abundant and the vegetation becomes lush.