Weather in Praia (Cape Verde)

What's the weather like in Praia (Cape Verde)?

Praia (Cape Verde) has a moderate climate and low overall rainfall. Average daytime highs range from 25°C (77°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in July, with overnight lows around 20°C (68°F) and 23°C (73°F) respectively.

For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Praia (Cape Verde) are January through June, and December.

Quick facts

Country
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
Region
Africa
Time zone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Coordinates
14.933, -23.513

Monthly climate

Long-run averages for each month of the year.

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 25°C / 77°F 20°C / 68°F 1 mm 1
February 25°C / 76°F 20°C / 67°F 3 mm 2
March 25°C / 78°F 19°C / 67°F 0 mm 0
April 26°C / 79°F 20°C / 68°F 0 mm 0
May 27°C / 80°F 21°C / 69°F 0 mm 0
June 28°C / 82°F 22°C / 71°F 1 mm 1
July 28°C / 83°F 23°C / 73°F 7 mm 6
August 29°C / 84°F 24°C / 75°F 65 mm 17
September 29°C / 84°F 25°C / 76°F 98 mm 15
October 29°C / 85°F 24°C / 76°F 25 mm 5
November 28°C / 83°F 23°C / 74°F 5 mm 2
December 27°C / 80°F 21°C / 71°F 2 mm 1

Praia (Cape Verde) by month

Detailed weather for any specific month:

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Frequently asked questions

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

The most comfortable months in Praia (Cape Verde) are usually January, February, March, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.

What is the hottest month in Praia (Cape Verde)?

October is typically the hottest month in Praia (Cape Verde), averaging a high of 29°C (85°F).

What is the coldest month in Praia (Cape Verde)?

March is usually the coldest, with average lows around 19°C (67°F).

Does it snow in Praia (Cape Verde)?

Snow is rare in Praia (Cape Verde); the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.

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