Praia, Cape Verde Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Praia month by month
Praia weather in January
January brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 69°F (20°C), about 0 wet days.
Praia weather in February
February brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 67°F (20°C), about 1 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Praia.
Praia weather in March
March brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 67°F (20°C), about 0 wet days.
Praia weather in April
April brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 0 wet days.
Praia weather in May
May brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 69°F (21°C), about 0 wet days - typically the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Praia.
Praia weather in June
June brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 0 wet days.
Praia weather in July
July brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 2 wet days.
Praia weather in August
August brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 11 wet days.
Praia weather in September
September brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 11 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Praia.
Praia weather in October
October brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 4 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Praia.
Praia weather in November
November brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 0 wet days.
Praia weather in December
December brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 0 wet days.
Seasons in Praia
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Praia
The best time to visit Praia is generally January to June, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 79°F (26°C).
Pack for Praia with rain gear if you travel around September. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - October nights average 76°F (24°C).
Praia temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.