AI-generatedPraia at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jul
- Warmest month
- Oct · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Oct · 27.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 193 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−1
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Praia
Praia has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. October is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, Praia is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – July
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:2518:14
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:12–06:54 · evening 17:46–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:03–06:12 · evening 18:28–18:36
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Praia in October?
In October, Praia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Praia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 49 min06:25 – 18:14
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 14 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−1Atlantic/Cape_Verde
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Praia
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.0 – 28.0 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Praia ranges from 23.2 °C in February to 27.6 °C in October. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in October, eight out of ten years were between 27.0 and 28.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24.0° | 23.2° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 23.2° | 22.5° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 23.2° | 22.5° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 23.6° | 22.7° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 23.9° | 23.3° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 24.3° | 23.8° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 25.5° | 25.0° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.0° | 26.5° | 27.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.0° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.6° | 27.0° | 28.0° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.8° | 26.1° | 27.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 25.3° | 24.7° | 25.8° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Praia
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.6 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Praia, 64 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Praia
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Praia: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Praia has about 4 rainy days with 32 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Praia
How breezy and how cloudy Praia is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Praia typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Nov – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Praia: variable cloud, with about 7.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Praia
How often the day gets hot in Praia (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Praia has about 14 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Praia
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in March (20°), the warmest in September (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 192 days a year, mostly from June to December.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 94 | 26° | 20° | 24.0° | 7.1 h | 1 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 26° | 20° | 23.2° | 7.8 h | 1 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 99 | 27° | 20° | 23.2° | 8.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 27° | 20° | 23.6° | 9.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 96 | 28° | 21° | 23.9° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 29° | 22° | 24.3° | 9.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 29° | 23° | 25.5° | 8.4 h | 2 | 10 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 30° | 24° | 27.0° | 7.5 h | 8 | 55 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 30° | 25° | 27.5° | 7.2 h | 10 | 78 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 30° | 25° | 27.6° | 7.6 h | 4 | 32 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 29° | 23° | 26.8° | 7.5 h | 1 | 7 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 27° | 22° | 25.3° | 7.2 h | 1 | 4 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
14.93° N, 23.51° W · 0 m · Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Best time to visit Praia
The best time to visit Praia is from November to July. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to May. The wettest month is September with 78 mm of precipitation.
Praia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Praia in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Praia in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Praia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Praia in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 26–27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Praia for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Praia
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Praia: score 99 against 78. In March, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in March. March has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 78 | 99better |
| Day high | 30° | 27° |
| Night low | 25° | 20° |
| Sea | 27.6° | 23.2° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 32 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
All year
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Praia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January26° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In January, Praia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Praia.
Praia in January96February26° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In February, Praia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Praia.
Praia in February99March27° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In March, Praia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Praia.
Praia in March99April27° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In April, Praia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Praia.
Praia in April96May28° · Sea 24° · 10 h
In May, Praia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Praia.
Praia in May91June29° · Sea 24° · 10 h
In June, Praia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Praia.
Praia in June85July29° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In July, Praia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Praia.
Praia in July70August30° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In August, Praia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Praia.
Praia in August65September30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In September, Praia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Praia.
Praia in September78October30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In October, Praia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Praia.
Praia in October84November29° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In November, Praia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Praia.
Praia in November94December27° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In December, Praia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Praia.
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Praia vs. Sal Rei
In October the holiday weather in Praia and Sal Rei is about equally good (score 78 vs. 78). During the day it is about as warm in Sal Rei as in Praia. The sea in Sal Rei is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Praia | Sal Rei |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 78 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 28° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2 |
| Best time | Nov – Jul | All year |
Through the year
Cape Verde in October: the best places
In October, Praia ranks 3 of 3 destinations in this country.
- Sal Rei30°27°96
- 2Santa Maria26°27°96
- 3PraiaThis page30°28°78
Planning a trip to Praia
Weather for your travel dates
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Praia in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Praia has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 75).
- 99
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 95
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h
- Distance
- 4,550 km
- Time zone
- UTC−1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Praia
When is the best time to visit Praia?
The best time to visit Praia is from November to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Praia?
The sea temperature in Praia ranges from 23.2 °C in February to 27.6 °C in October. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Praia in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Praia?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Praia?
The wettest month is September with 78 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Praia get?
Praia gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.0 hours a day; in January there are 7.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Praia in?
Praia uses the time zone Atlantic/Cape_Verde, at UTC−1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Praia?
A nonstop flight from London to Praia takes about 6 h, for a straight-line distance of about 4,550 km.
Which school holidays are best for Praia?
Praia has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 75). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 99, May half-term 95, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 94.
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