Praia Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Praia remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in September. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 25°C (77°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in September to 20°C (68°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Praia has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 202 mm (8 in) of rainfall annually. Praia can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 81 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation over 7 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (May), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.5 mm (0.02 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Praia Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Praia experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 10.0 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 6.7 hours in August, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 23°C (73°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in September.

Water temperature over the year

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Praia.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 76%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year