Fogo Weather in January

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

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São Filipe

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

What to Expect in Fogo in January

Fogo, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. January in Fogo generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in São Filipe.

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

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 5.5 mm (0.2 in) in São Filipe.

Explore Fogo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fogo — and find the best time to visit. (based on São Filipe)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April23°C (73°F) May24°C (75°F) This monthJune25°C (77°F) July26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September28°C (82°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Fogo in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Fogo

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Fogo, Cape Verde?

São Filipe

In January São Filipe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
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Monthly rainfall
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fogo, 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.

Fogo weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fogo, Cape Verde in January?

Fogo, Cape Verde typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in São Filipe average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Fogo, Cape Verde in January?

In São Filipe, the average daytime high in January is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Fogo, Cape Verde during January, with São Filipe averaging close to 5.5 mm (0.2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Fogo, Cape Verde?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Fogo, Cape Verde with overall perfect weather in São Filipe. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in São Filipe.

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