Santiago Island Weather in January

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

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Praia Tarrafal Assomada Cidade Velha

Planning a trip to Santiago Island, Cape Verde this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Santiago Island in January

Santiago Island, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. January 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Santiago Island, Cape Verde, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 4.1 mm (0.2 in) in Praia.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Praia enjoys approximately 225 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Santiago Island by month

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Best Places to Visit in Santiago Island in January

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

Temperature range in Santiago Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Santiago Island (January)

Praia

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
225 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Praia →

Tarrafal

In January 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.

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

Assomada

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
225 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Assomada →

Cidade Velha

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
225 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 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.

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 Santiago Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Praia 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Tarrafal 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Assomada 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 4.8 mm (0.2 in)
Cidade Velha 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 4.1 mm (0.2 in)

Santiago Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Santiago Island, Cape Verde typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Praia average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

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

In Praia, the average daytime high in January is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

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

Not particularly. Praia averages just 4.1 mm (0.2 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Santiago Island, Cape Verde.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Santiago Island, Cape Verde is in with generally perfect weather in Praia.

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