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Praia weather in January (Santiago, Cape Verde)

Curious about the January weather in Praia? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Praia the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 20°C.

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, we can expect around 2 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 225 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 23°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 4.1 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 225 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Cape Verde in January

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

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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).

So, what should you wear in Praia in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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