🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Praia (Cape Verde) 🇨🇻

Cape Town, South Africa vs Praia (Cape Verde), Cape Verde — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Praia (Cape Verde) is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Praia (Cape Verde) is drier, with roughly 39 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇨🇻 Praia (Cape Verde)
Avg annual high22°C27°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)October (29°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)March (19°C low)
Rainy days / year8950
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberJanuary, February, March

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇨🇻 Praia (Cape Verde)

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in October (29°C), coldest lows in March (19°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Praia (Cape Verde) warmer?

Praia (Cape Verde) is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Praia (Cape Verde)?

Cape Town is rainier — Praia (Cape Verde) sees about 39 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Praia (Cape Verde)?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Praia (Cape Verde) is best around January, February, March.

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