Santiago Island Weather in February

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

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Praia Tarrafal Assomada Cidade Velha

Considering a trip to Santiago Island, Cape Verde this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Santiago Island in February

Santiago Island, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. February in Santiago Island 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 20°C (68°F) in Praia. On average, February is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Praia.

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

Precipitation

February is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.7 mm (0.1 in) in Praia.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in February. Praia typically receives 237 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Santiago Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santiago Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Praia)

January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March25°C (77°F) April26°C (79°F) May26°C (79°F) This monthJune27°C (81°F) July28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santiago Island in February

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

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Santiago Island, Cape Verde?

Temperature range in Santiago Island (February)

Precipitation variation in Santiago Island (February)

Praia

In February Praia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
237 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Praia →

Tarrafal

In February Tarrafal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
237 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tarrafal →

Assomada

In February Assomada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
237 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Assomada →

Cidade Velha

In February Cidade Velha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
237 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 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.

In our records: Cape Verde February extremes

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

  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Cape Verde was 18°C (64°F) in Mindelo on February 20, 2009.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Praia 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Tarrafal 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Assomada 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Cidade Velha 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.6 mm (0.1 in)

Santiago Island weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

February in Santiago Island, Cape Verde brings perfect weather. In Praia, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

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

Average temperatures in Santiago Island, Cape Verde during February range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Praia.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santiago Island, Cape Verde during February, with Praia averaging close to 1.7 mm (0.1 in).

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

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Praia, February might be a good time to visit Santiago Island, Cape Verde. 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 Praia.

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