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Praia in October

Mixed month. Showers ease late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
Low
Cape Verde overall
Prices
Low
Cape Verde overall

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Praia

Showers ease late in the month.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • PraiaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 2 days

Rainy season season

Green islands and fewer visitors.

Watch: Short heavy showers, especially in September; some rough seas.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Cape Verde overall
Low
Prices · Cape Verde overall
Low

Cape Verde overall: Rains fade; valleys green; turtle hatchlings on Boa Vista.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Praia, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 2

    Jan: 0 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 2

October: Showers ease late in the month.

January: Dry, mild; some dust haze; Jan 20 holiday.

Praia: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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