Ribeira Grande Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Ribeira Grande has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Ribeira Grande remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in September to a comfortable 22°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 20°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Ribeira Grande has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 124 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Ribeira Grande, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 38 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 5 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, May, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.9 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Ribeira Grande 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
In Ribeira Grande, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.7 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.8 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ribeira Grande.
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 Ribeira Grande in Cape Verde
During the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, 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 27°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 38 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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