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Praia weather in January (Santiago Island, Cape Verde)

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

Temperatures

For January, the weather in Praia is generally perfect, featuring 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. Typically, about 2 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 225 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.

Average water temperature in January

The water temperature of 23°C creates wonderfully comfortable conditions for extended time in the water, whether you're swimming laps or just lounging. This temperature range feels naturally welcoming.

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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 and which places have the best travel 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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Cape Verde, check out our Praia's climate page.

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

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