Praia
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Praia month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Praia are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), March the coldest (average low 20°C), and September the wettest (about 112 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9 | 20.3 | 1 | 10.0 |
| February | 25.4 | 19.7 | 2 | 10.4 |
| March | 25.6 | 19.5 | 0 | 11.1 |
| April | 26.7 | 20.2 | 0 | 11.4 |
| May | 27.1 | 20.8 | 0 | 11.6 |
| June | 28.1 | 21.6 | 1 | 11.6 |
| July | 28.5 | 22.5 | 7 | 10.8 |
| August | 29.2 | 23.7 | 60 | 10.3 |
| September | 29.1 | 24.4 | 112 | 10.0 |
| October | 29.8 | 24.3 | 21 | 10.6 |
| November | 28.6 | 23.1 | 7 | 10.3 |
| December | 26.7 | 21.3 | 8 | 10.1 |
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01 · OverviewPraia, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Praia took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Praia
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Praia
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Praia
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Praia
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Praia
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Praia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Praia
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01 · Q&AWhere is Praia located and what are its coordinates?
Praia is situated in Cabo Verde at geographic coordinates 14.9315, -23.5125 with an elevation of 0 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Praia?
Praia has a recorded population of approximately 137,868 and observes the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone (CVE).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Praia?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Praia include pt-CV, and the circulating currency is CVE.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Praia?
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