Temperature in Cape Verde in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Cape Verde this December.

Cape Verde, experiences high average maximum daytime temperatures in December, ranging from 23°C (73°F) in Porto Novo to 27°C (81°F) in Cidade Velha. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Cidade Velha and 21°C (70°F) in Porto Novo.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Cape Verde in December?

To get a sense of December's typical temperatures in the key spots of Cape Verde, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Best Places to Visit in Cape Verde in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Cape Verde temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Cape Verde in December?

Santa Maria averages a daytime high of 25°C (77°F) in December, which is high for Cape Verde.

How cold does it get at night in Cape Verde in December?

Santa Maria sees nighttime lows close to 23°C (73°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in Cape Verde?

From a thorough analysis of our records, Cidade Velha clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 27°C (81°F), and evenings that remain near 22°C (72°F).

What is the coldest city in December in Cape Verde?

The coldest city in December in Cape Verde is Porto Novo when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 23°C (73°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 21°C (70°F).

How much sun does Cape Verde get in December?

Across Cape Verde, sunshine in December ranges from moderately sunny in Sal (156 hours) to sunny in Mindelo (205 hours).

What is the water temperature in December?

Across Cape Verde, sea temperatures in December range from good at 24°C (75°F) in Mindelo to perfect at 25°C (77°F) in Praja — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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