Cape Verde weather in December
What is the weather like in Cape Verde in December?
The weather conditions in Cape Verde in December are generally perfect.
During December in Cape Verde the average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 24°C (76°F) in Tarrafal to 28°C (82°F) in Praia.
Precipitation in December varies from almost none in Praia with an average of 0mm (0 inches) of rainfall to moderate in Ponta do Sol with 38mm (1.5 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 156 hours of sunshine in Santa Maria during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Cape Verde, check out the map below.
Where to go in Cape Verde in December





Popular destinations in Cape Verde
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Cape Verde?
Average weather in Santa Maria
In December Santa Maria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (76°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Sal Rei
In December Sal Rei generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (71°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Mindelo
In December Mindelo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (67°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Praia
In December Praia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (69°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Vila do Maio
In December Vila do Maio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to go to Cape Verde?
In our opinion December is one of the best times to visit Cape Verde with commonly perfect weather in Santa Maria.
On average the best time to visit Cape Verde is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Santa Maria.
The worst months are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December that can have perfect weather conditions.
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