The weather in January in Cape Verde

It's warm in January in Cape Verde with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Cape Verde. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Cape Verde. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 45°C in 2016, Cape Verde reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Cape Verde is 23°C this month. Comfortable for a swim.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 2,8 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.

Daily weather in January for Cape Verde

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cape Verde. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Cape Verde New York
Average temperature 24°C 5°C
Max. temperature 26°C 11°C
Min. temperature 21°C -5°C
Total precipitation 2,8 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 1 day 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Cape Verde with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 25°C, with nights around 22°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Cape Verde is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Cape Verde for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Cape Verde is based on weather data from Praia. Other places, like Sal, Boa Vista or Santa Maria, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Cape Verde to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Cape Verde. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Cape Verde

Temperature in January in Cape Verde over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Cape Verde. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Cape Verde

Total precipitation in January in Cape Verde over the years

Daily UV index in January in Cape Verde

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Cape Verde, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in January in Cape Verde

The weather in January in Cape Verde is rated an average of 4,5 out of 5 stars by 2 visitors. Have you been to Cape Verde? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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Average weather in Cape Verde by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cape Verde. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.