Average Monthly Sunshine in Praia

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Praia vary. From a high of 301 hours in May, to a low of 200 hours in August, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2926 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (10.0 hours per day) and August (6.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Praia’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Praia enjoys an average of 2926 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

September, Praia’s wettest month, receives 81 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Praia Precipitation page.