Temperature in Cape Verde in January

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

Cape Verde, experiences high average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging from 22°C (72°F) in Porto Novo to 25°C (77°F) in Cidade Velha. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Cidade Velha and 20°C (68°F) in Porto Novo.

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

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in Cape Verde. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Cape Verde in January

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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 January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Cape Verde temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Cape Verde in January?

Average daytime highs in Cape Verde during January reach about 24°C (75°F) in Santa Maria.

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

After dark, Santa Maria cools to about 21°C (70°F) on an average January night.

What is the warmest city in January in Cape Verde?

According to our recent database analysis, Cidade Velha is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 25°C (77°F) and rarely drops below 20°C (68°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in January in Cape Verde?

When looking through our records, we find that Porto Novo stands out as the coolest city in Cape Verde for the month of January. Daytime highs average 22°C (72°F) and it cools down to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

How much sun does Cape Verde get in January?

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.

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 23°C (73°F) in Mindelo this month, a refreshing temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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