Boa Vista

Boa Vista Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Boa Vista, Cape Verde in January.

Are you planning a trip a to Boa Vista, Cape Verde in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Boa Vista in January

Boa Vista, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. January in Boa Vista generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Sal Rei.

To explore the conditions in Boa Vista, Cape Verde in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 4.8 mm (0.2 in) in Sal Rei.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Sal Rei gets approximately 183 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Boa Vista by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Boa Vista — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sal Rei)

Best Places to Visit in Boa Vista in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Boa Vista.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Boa Vista

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Boa Vista, Cape Verde?

Temperature range in Boa Vista (January)

Precipitation variation in Boa Vista (January)

Sal Rei

In January Sal Rei generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
183 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions

Boa Ventura

In January Boa Ventura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
183 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Boa Vista, in Cape Verde.

In our records: Cape Verde January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Cape Verde in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Cape Verde dropped to 12°C (54°F) in Praja on January 24, 2011.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Boa Vista in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sal Rei 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 4.8 mm (0.2 in)
Boa Ventura 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 4.7 mm (0.2 in)

Boa Vista weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Boa Vista, Cape Verde in January?

Boa Vista, Cape Verde typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sal Rei average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Boa Vista, Cape Verde in January?

Sal Rei averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 21°C (70°F).

Does Boa Vista, Cape Verde get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Sal Rei averages just 4.8 mm (0.2 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Boa Vista, Cape Verde.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Boa Vista, Cape Verde?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Boa Vista, Cape Verde with overall perfect weather in Sal Rei. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Boa Vista, Cape Verde is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Sal Rei. In contrast, September tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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