Ilhéu de Santana Island

Small islet off São Tomé coast, wildlife habitat

A tiny islet off São Tomé's coast; local skippers include it on short boat trips for coastal scenery and occasional marine-life sightings.

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Ilhéu de Santana at a Glance#

Address: Ilhéu de Santana, São Tomé Province, São Tomé and Príncipe

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About Ilhéu de Santana#

Ilhéu de Santana is a small islet off the coast of São Tomé island in São Tomé and Príncipe, located within São Tomé Province. It is a minor coastal landmark near the settlement of Santana.

As a lesser-known feature the islet is primarily of interest for local marine and coastal scenery rather than developed tourism. It is typical of the small rocky islets that fringe parts of São Tomé’s coastline.

There is no widely reported history of permanent habitation or major construction on the islet; it is treated as a natural coastal feature within the administrative area of São Tomé Province.

Geographically the islet lies just off the northeastern coast of São Tomé island near the town of Santana, within the Gulf of Guinea.

How to Get to Ilhéu de Santana#

Reachable by local boat from villages on São Tomé Island; arrange transport with local fishermen or tour operators in Santana (Santana town) on the northeast of São Tomé.

Best Time to Visit Ilhéu de Santana#

Best attempted during the dry months when sea conditions are safer for small craft.

Dry season
June-September · 24-30°C
Calmer seas make small-boat landings more feasible.
Short dry season
December-February · 24-30°C
Another relatively calm window, though trade winds can vary.

Weather & Climate near Ilhéu de Santana#

Climate

Subtropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1799 mm/year), wettest in April with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 21° - 28° 25° 173 mm overcast 84% 2.0 m/s 1.7 very high 12.0h
February Good 22° - 29° 25° 159 mm overcast 84% 2.7 m/s 1.8 very high 12.0h
March Good 22° - 29° 26° 234 mm overcast 83% 2.6 m/s 1.9 very high 12.0h
April Good 22° - 29° 26° 252 mm overcast 84% 2.7 m/s 1.9 very high 12.0h
May Good 22° - 28° 25° 220 mm overcast 86% 2.8 m/s 1.8 very high 12.0h
June Excellent 21° - 27° 24° 46 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.1 m/s 1.6 very high 12.0h
July Excellent 20° - 26° 23° 10 mm overcast 83% 3.2 m/s 1.6 very high 12.0h
August Excellent 20° - 26° 23° 23 mm overcast 82% 3.1 m/s 1.7 very high 12.0h
September Very Good 21° - 27° 24° 90 mm overcast 83% 3.0 m/s 1.9 very high 12.0h
October Good 21° - 27° 24° 206 mm overcast 84% 2.6 m/s 2.0 very high 12.0h
November Good 21° - 28° 25° 201 mm overcast 86% 2.4 m/s 1.8 very high 12.0h
December Good 21° - 28° 25° 185 mm overcast 85% 2.0 m/s 1.6 very high 12.0h