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.
Ilhéu das Cabras at a Glance#
About Ilhéu das Cabras#
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Ilhéu das Cabras#
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1498 mm/year), wettest in April with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 22° - 29° | 25° | 149 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.0h |
| February | Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 143 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| March | Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 208 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 238 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.0h |
| May | Good | 22° - 29° | 26° | 211 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| June | Excellent | 22° - 28° | 25° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.0h |
| July | Excellent | 21° - 28° | 24° | 8 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.0h |
| August | Excellent | 21° - 28° | 24° | 18 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.0h |
| September | Very Good | 21° - 28° | 25° | 78 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.0h |
| October | Very Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 114 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.2 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.0h |
| November | Good | 22° - 29° | 25° | 129 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| December | Good | 22° - 29° | 26° | 161 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.0h |
