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YOUR YEAR BENEATH THE SURFACE

Sao Tome and Principe.

Dive year-round, with December to March often offering clearer water. Rain, currents and exposed crossings can still affect individual trips.

May · Good diving

Best-season months: January, February, March, December

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A month-by-month guide

01

January

Best season

Generally the most favourable seasonal window.

02

February

Best season

Generally the most favourable seasonal window.

03

March

Best season

Generally the most favourable seasonal window.

04

April

Good diving

A good option, with local differences to consider.

05

May

Good diving

A good option, with local differences to consider.

06

June

Good diving

A good option, with local differences to consider.

07

July

Good diving

A good option, with local differences to consider.

08

August

Good diving

A good option, with local differences to consider.

09

September

Good diving

A good option, with local differences to consider.

10

October

Good diving

A good option, with local differences to consider.

11

November

Good diving

A good option, with local differences to consider.

12

December

Best season

Generally the most favourable seasonal window.

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