Best time to visit Praia

Go inNovember–July

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Day trip to Cidade Velha, the oldest colonial town in the tropics.

Praia month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Great	26°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Great	26°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Great	26°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Great	27°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Great	27°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Great	28°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
July	Great	29°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
August	Good	29°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
September	Mixed	30°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
October	Great	30°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Great	29°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Great	27°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Cape Verde’s islands were uninhabited until the Portuguese arrived in the 1400s.

When is the best time to visit Praia?

The best time to visit Praia is November–July. Day trip to Cidade Velha, the oldest colonial town in the tropics.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Praia?

Fares to Praia stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Praia busiest?

Praia rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Praia?

September is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C, and January the coolest at 26°C. The wettest period is August–September.