Cape VerdeThe climate of Ribeira Grande
The current climate in Ribeira Grande features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 26°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 26°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Ribeira Grande in recent years was 39°C in February 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in February 2020.
Rainfall amount
On average, Ribeira Grande receives 141 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Ribeira Grande?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Ribeira Grande is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ribeira Grande.
Climate Table of Ribeira Grande
The climate table of Ribeira Grande 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 5,0 | 7,4 | 3,1 | 1,6 | 0,5 | 1,4 | 4,9 | 30 | 46 | 23 | 10 | 7,7 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Ribeira Grande
Yearly Temperature in Ribeira Grande
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Ribeira Grande, 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ribeira Grande
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ribeira Grande
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Ribeira Grande
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Average weather in Ribeira Grande by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ribeira Grande. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.