Santiago Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santiago Island, Cape Verde in December.

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Praia Tarrafal Assomada Cidade Velha

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

What to Expect in Santiago Island in December

Santiago Island, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. December in Santiago Island generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Praia.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Santiago Island, Cape Verde, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 4.5 mm (0.2 in) in Praia.

Average sunshine

December brings good sunshine to many areas. Praia sees around 203 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Santiago Island in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Santiago Island

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Santiago Island, Cape Verde?

Temperature range in Santiago Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Santiago Island (December)

Praia

In December Praia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
203 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Praia →

Tarrafal

In December Tarrafal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
203 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tarrafal →

Assomada

In December Assomada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
203 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Assomada →

Cidade Velha

In December Cidade Velha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
203 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cidade Velha →

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

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Santiago Island in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Praia 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Tarrafal 25°C (77°F) 23°C (73°F) 3.6 mm (0.1 in)
Assomada 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 4.3 mm (0.2 in)
Cidade Velha 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 4.2 mm (0.2 in)

Santiago Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santiago Island, Cape Verde in December?

Expect perfect weather across Santiago Island, Cape Verde in December. The popular destination of Praia averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Santiago Island, Cape Verde in December?

Daytime temperatures in Praia peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in December, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

Does Santiago Island, Cape Verde get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Santiago Island, Cape Verde. Praia averages only about 4.5 mm (0.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Santiago Island, Cape Verde?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Santiago Island, Cape Verde with overall perfect weather in Praia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Praia.

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