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What’s the climate like in Praia?

The current climate in Praia features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 24°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 20°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Praia in recent years was 56°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in March 2016.

On average, Praia receives 196 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Cape Verde? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Sal, Boa Vista, Santa Maria, or explore other destinations in Cape Verde.

Best time to visit Praia?

The best time to visit Praia for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Praia.

Climate Table of Praia

The climate table of Praia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 24 27 25 29 27 30 29 30 30 32 30 28
Temp. min (°C) 22 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 24 22
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Precipitation (mm) 2,8 4,3 0,9 0,2 0,1 1,7 6,1 54 82 33 5,3 5,5
UV Index 8 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 29°C
  • Highest temperature: 32°C in October
  • Lowest temperature: 24°C in January
  • Precipitation: 196 mm per year, averaging 16 mm per month
  • Driest months: 0,1 mm in May, 0,2 mm in April and 0,9 mm in March
  • Wettest months: 82 mm in September, 54 mm in August and 33 mm in October

Average Temperature per Month in Praia

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Praia, Cape Verde. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Praia, Cape Verde,

Average Precipitation per Month in Praia

This graph shows how much rainfall Praia, Cape Verde, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Praia, Cape Verde,

Average UV Index per Month in Praia

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Praia, Cape Verde. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Praia, Cape Verde,

Yearly Temperature in Praia

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Praia, Cape Verde. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Praia, Cape Verde,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Praia

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Praia, Cape Verde, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Praia, Cape Verde,

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Average weather in Praia by month

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

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