Praia Temperature by Month
Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde has a consistently comfortable climate year-round, with daytime highs averaging 27°C (81°F). Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
Praia Monthly Temperatures
With little seasonal fluctuation, Praia offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in September and a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in February. At night, lows range from 25°C (77°F) to 20°C (68°F) throughout the year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Praia by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. September, the warmest month of the year, receives 219 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
30-year average (1988-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Praia Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Praia spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Praia vs Cape Verde
The map below shows the annual temperature across Cape Verde. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Praia vs World: Temperature Compared
Praia's average annual maximum temperature is 27°C (81°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Praia?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Praia, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and humidity around 63% — considered high. In September, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 76% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Praia's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Praia climate page.
