Ilhéu das Cabras

Island Tiny islet off São Tomé's northern coast

Ilhéu das Cabras is a small rocky islet off São Tomé’s northeast coast that hosts seabirds and rugged shoreline. Visitors approach by boat for coastal viewing and short local trips from São Tomé.

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Ilhéu das Cabras is a small, uninhabited group of rocky islets off the coast of São Tomé island in São Tomé and Príncipe. The islets are volcanic in origin and rise directly from coastal waters.

The islets are noted locally for providing habitat for seabirds and marine life; there are no permanent settlements or infrastructure on the islets. Visits are generally by boat from the main island and are limited by sea conditions.

There is no major built history recorded on the islets; their significance is primarily geographic and ecological. They lie a short distance offshore from São Tomé island in the Gulf of Guinea.

The islets sit close to the northern/northeastern littoral of São Tomé island within São Tomé Province and are visible from nearby coastal points on the main island.

Ilhéu das Cabras
0.4078, 6.7146

Best Time to Visit Ilhéu das Cabras #

Visit during the drier months (roughly June-September) for the most reliable conditions for boat access and wildlife viewing.

Drier season (best for visits)
Jun-Sep · 24-30 °C
Warmer, mostly dry conditions around the islet - easiest for boat trips and wildlife viewing.
Wet season
Mar-May, Oct-Nov · 24-28 °C
Higher chance of heavy rain and rougher seas, which can affect boat access to the islet.
Year-round tropical warmth
Jan-Dec · 24-30 °C
Temperatures remain warm throughout the year; plan around rainfall patterns rather than temperature swings.

Weather & Climate near Ilhéu das Cabras #

Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

Weather

1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

February

Weather

1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

March

Weather

1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

April

Weather

1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

May

Weather

1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

June

Weather

1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

July

Weather

1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

August

Weather

1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

September

Weather

1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

October

Weather

2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

November

Weather

1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

December

Weather

1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

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