Best Time to Visit Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde
Praia is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Praia for sunny, dry weather is October–July — 10 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through December–June; the wetter half falls in July–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 22.5°C / 72.5°F in January to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in September, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (March) to 90 mm / 3.5 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Praia's climate is broadly hot arid. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.5°C72.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 22.8°C73°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 23.2°C73.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 23.4°C74.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 24.3°C75.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 25.2°C77.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26°C78.8°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 26.6°C79.9°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 25.7°C78.3°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 23.8°C74.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Praia?
The best time to visit Praia for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is September averaging 26.8°C / 80.2°F, and the driest is March with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Praia's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Praia?
The rainy season at Praia, Praia runs through July–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 4 mm / 0.2 in. The wettest single month is September (90 mm / 3.5 in).
What is the driest month in Praia?
The driest month in Praia is March, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.2°C / 73.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Praia?
The least comfortable months for travel to Praia — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, August, September, October. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 90 mm / 3.5 in in September, and the coldest month averages 22.5°C / 72.5°F.
Is Praia climate different from Cabo Verde overall?
Yes, usually. Our Praia figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Cabo Verde figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Praia specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.