Cape VerdeThe climate of Santiago
The current climate in Santiago features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 20°C and in the warmer months around 25°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 Santiago, Cape Verde.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Santiago in recent years was 56°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in March 2022.
Rainfall amount
On average, Santiago receives 227 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Climate Table of Santiago
The climate table of Santiago 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) | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 6,1 | 3,9 | 1,4 | 0,3 | 0,1 | 2,7 | 8,3 | 80 | 91 | 22 | 5,5 | 5,6 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Santiago, 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 Santiago
Yearly Temperature in Santiago
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Santiago, 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 Santiago
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santiago
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Santiago, 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 Santiago
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Average weather in Santiago by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santiago. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.