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.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow 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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