When is the best time to go to Praia?

When is the best time to go to Praia? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Praia are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August, September, October, November and December
  • Praia has dry periods in January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December
  • September is the rainiest month
  • The best months for swimming are August, September, October and November


Annual weather in Praia

For full information about the climate and weather in Praia a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 74°F/77°F
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February 72°F/76°F
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March 72°F/77°F
0.1in
April 72°F/77°F
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May 74°F/79°F
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June 76°F/79°F
0.3in
July 77°F/81°F
0.4in
August 79°F/83°F
2.6in
September 81°F/85°F
4.8in
October 81°F/85°F
3.5in
November 79°F/83°F
0.9in
December 76°F/79°F
0.3in


Weather and climate in Praia

Praia enjoys a hot desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Praia is 79°F (ranging from 76°F in february to 85°F in october). Annual rainfall is 13.3in, with a minimum of 0.1in in january and a maximum of 4.8in in september.
  • Between january and june the climate is perfect. At lunchtime, it's 79°F in average and it rains about 8% of the time in june.
  • From july to october the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 81°F and it rains in october about 3.5in.
  • Between november and december the climate is perfect. The temperature rises to 79°F.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Praia

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Praia: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Praia

Find out when Praia has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Praia

  • Very low season in Praia
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, May, June and September.
  • Low season in Praia
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, April, August and October.
  • High season in Praia
    The number of visitors to Praia is high in: February, July and November.
  • Peak season in Praia
    The largest number of tourists visiting Praia is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Praia month by month



Best time for low prices in Praia

Average prices of hotels in Praia month by month

Generally, August is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Praia. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, February is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Praia

A return flight between London and Praia is generally cheaper if you go in november ($ 503 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 356 more for your airline ticket to Praia if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Praia

On average, it costs $ 82 per day to hire a car in Praia. This price varies by $ 14 depending on the month. In august, hiring a car costs an average of $ 75 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in november is $ 89.

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