Cape Verde weather in January
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.
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.
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. 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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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