Praia weather in January (Santiago, Cape Verde)

Wondering what the weather is like in Praia during January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Praia is usually perfect in January, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 25°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 20°C.

Precipitation

Praia in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.1 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 2 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 225 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Praia, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 23°C *  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 4.1 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 23°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Praia.

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