Porto Novo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Porto Novo has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
The area is known for its low rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Porto Novo temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in September, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 22°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 19°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Porto Novo sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 144 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, September receives moderate rainfall, averaging 46 mm of precipitation, recorded across 5 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, May brings less rainfall, with 1.7 mm over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Porto Novo Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Porto Novo. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.8 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 22°C in February to 26°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Porto Novo.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 77%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Porto Novo in Cape Verde
During the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
September has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 46 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 380 hours of sunshine.
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