Cape Verde · WinterMonth summary
Cape Verde weather in January
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
1% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cape Verde in January?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Cape Verde in January ticks all the boxes: warmth, sunshine, minimal rain.
By trip type
Cape Verde in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (26°C) — crowds still moderate Even in winter, Cape Verde enjoys 26°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Cape Verde.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 20°C | 26°C | 1% | 0.0 | 10.8h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ February | 20°C | 25°C | 2% | 0.1 | 11.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ March | 19°C | 25°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.2h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ April | 20°C | 26°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.4h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ May | 21°C | 27°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.6h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ June | 22°C | 28°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.6h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 22°C | 28°C | 8% | 0.2 | 11.3h | 9.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 24°C | 29°C | 35% | 1.9 | 11.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 24°C | 29°C | 36% | 3.7 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ October | 24°C | 30°C | 9% | 0.7 | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ November | 23°C | 28°C | 2% | 0.2 | 11.0h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ December | 21°C | 26°C | 3% | 0.3 | 11.0h | 9.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Cape Verde averages 26°C, 1% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cape Verde in January
Is January a good time to visit Cape Verde?
January is an excellent time to visit Cape Verde (score 9.0/10). With 26°C, 10.8h of sunshine and 1% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cape Verde in January?
With 26°C and 10.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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