Weather Trends in Praia, Cabo VerdeWeather Trends in Praia,
Cabo Verde

The year-round weather in Praia is defined by a highly stable thermal profile with minimal seasonal fluctuations. WeatherBox data shows that the average daily high temperature reaches a warm 28.2°C (82.8°F) during the peak heat of the year, while temperatures rarely exceed 29.6°C (85.3°F). During the coolest periods, the average daily low settles at a pleasant 19.3°C (66.7°F), and readings rarely fall below 18.2°C (64.8°F). The overall annual variation is remarkably narrow, with daily averages maintaining a consistent warmth of 21.4°C (70.5°F) in winter and 26.0°C (78.8°F) in summer, separated by a typical annual range of just 5.1°C (9.2°F).

This consistent heat is paired with a largely arid climate characterized by highly concentrated rainfall. The total average annual precipitation is exceptionally low at 222 mm (9 in), with the driest month yielding an average of just 0 mm (0 in). A brief wet season interrupts the otherwise dry environment, delivering the bulk of the annual moisture and peaking at an average of 86 mm (3 in) in the wettest month. This rainy interval strongly aligns with periods of intense humidity, where relative humidity levels peak at an average of 82.0, before retreating to 72.5 during the drier phases of the year.

Atmospheric conditions feature strong coastal breezes that hit a maximum mean speed of 20.4 km/h (12.7 mph), with winds that rarely exceed 30.9 km/h (19.2 mph). Solar radiation remains severe year-round, and the average peak UV Index is 11.8. Skies vary significantly throughout the year, logging up to 340.2 hours of sunshine in the clearest month, while overcast conditions climb to 81.8 during cloudier periods. We invite you to explore advanced weather charts and detailed climatological averages on the WeatherBox website.