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Sal Weather in January

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

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Planning a getaway to Sal, Cape Verde this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Sal in January

Sal, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. January in Sal 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 Santa Maria.

For specific regional insights in Sal, Cape Verde, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Santa Maria receives about 183 hours of sunlight in January, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Sal by month

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

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April23°C (73°F) May24°C (75°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November26°C (79°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sal in January

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

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 Sal

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

Santa Maria

In January Santa Maria 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sal, 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.

Sal weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Sal, Cape Verde in January. The popular destination of Santa Maria averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

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

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

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

January is on the drier side in Sal, Cape Verde. Santa Maria averages only about 5.5 mm (0.2 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Santa Maria.

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