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Weather in January in Cape Verde

Considering a trip to Cape Verde this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Cape Verde in January?

January in Cape Verde generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C in Porto Novo to 25°C in Praia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Praia and 20°C in Porto Novo.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Vila do Maio with an average of 3.4 mm to low rainfall in Porto Novo with 7.8 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected in Santa Maria. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Cape Verde, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Cape Verde's yearly weather, check out our Cape Verde climate page.

Where to go in Cape Verde in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Cape Verde on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Cape Verde?

Santa Maria

In January Santa Maria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Santa Maria
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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25°C 
23°C 
156 hours 
3 mm 
0 days 
24°C 
21°C 
183 hours 
5.5 mm 
a single day 
23°C 
21°C 
176 hours 
1.6 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Santa Maria

Sal Rei

In January Sal Rei generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Sal Rei
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
26°C 
22°C 
156 hours 
3.2 mm 
a single day 
25°C 
21°C 
183 hours 
4.8 mm 
a single day 
25°C 
20°C 
176 hours 
1.7 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Sal Rei

Mindelo

In January Mindelo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mindelo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
24°C 
22°C 
205 hours 
5.8 mm 
2 days 
23°C 
20°C 
230 hours 
5.7 mm 
3 days 
22°C 
20°C 
240 hours 
3.9 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Mindelo

Praia

In January Praia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Praia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
27°C 
22°C 
203 hours 
4.5 mm 
a single day 
25°C 
20°C 
225 hours 
4.1 mm 
2 days 
25°C 
20°C 
237 hours 
1.7 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Praia

Vila do Maio

In January Vila do Maio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Vila do Maio
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
26°C 
23°C 
203 hours 
4.1 mm 
a single day 
24°C 
22°C 
225 hours 
3.4 mm 
2 days 
24°C 
21°C 
237 hours 
1.6 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Vila do Maio

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cape Verde.

Is January the best time to visit Cape Verde?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Cape Verde with overall perfect weather in Santa Maria.

Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Santa Maria.

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