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Ponta do Sol weather in January (Santo Antao, Cape Verde)

Is January a good time to explore Ponta do Sol weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Ponta do Sol is usually perfect in January, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 23°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 20°C.

Precipitation

Ponta do Sol in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6.6 mm for the month. This month experiences about 3 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 230 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ponta do Sol climate page with graphs.

 

Ponta do Sol, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 11%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 6.6 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Mindelo, Cape Verde (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Cape Verde in January

Find out more about the weather in Cape Verde and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ponta do Sol, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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