Praia, Cape Verde Weather
Praia hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 81°F (27°C) is about 4°F (2°C) below the typical August high of 85°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Praia weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Praia looks partly cloudy, with a high of 81° and an overnight low of 77°. Precipitation chance is modest at 18%. Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Praia 14-day forecast
About the weather in Praia
Weather in Praia is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. October afternoons typically reach 85°F (30°C), while February highs hover near 77°F (25°C). Annual precipitation averages 8.9 inches (226 mm) over about 30 rainy days.
Praia weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: October - highs near 85°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: February - highs near 77°F (25°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: 59°F (15°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (11 rainy days) · Sunniest: May (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on October. Highs average 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 76°F (24°C). The coolest month is February, with typical highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows around 67°F (20°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 59°F (15°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.4 inches (111 mm) of rain over 11 days, while May is the driest. May brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Praia brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); precipitation is infrequent.
June through August
June through August in Praia is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (29°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); rain falls on about 13 days over the three months. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
September through November
September through November in Praia runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); rain falls on about 15 days over the three months.
December through February
December through February in Praia brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 69°F (20°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Praia by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78° | 69° | 0 | 0.1 in | 9.8 h/day | 69% |
| February | 77° | 67° | 1 | 0.1 in | 10.4 h/day | 68% |
| March | 78° | 67° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.1 h/day | 69% |
| April | 80° | 68° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.4 h/day | 69% |
| May | 81° | 69° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.8 h/day | 72% |
| June | 82° | 71° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.7 h/day | 74% |
| July | 83° | 73° | 2 | 0.3 in | 11.0 h/day | 77% |
| August | 85° | 75° | 11 | 2.5 in | 10.4 h/day | 80% |
| September | 84° | 76° | 11 | 4.4 in | 10.1 h/day | 82% |
| October | 85° | 76° | 4 | 1.3 in | 10.5 h/day | 77% |
| November | 83° | 74° | 0 | 0.2 in | 10.2 h/day | 73% |
| December | 80° | 71° | 0 | 0.1 in | 10.2 h/day | 70% |