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January · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 95/100

Espargos in January

Excellent · 95/100Beach 74/100
High / low22° / 21°daily averages
Precipitation6 mm2 wet days
Sea23°surface temperature
16.76° N, 22.94° WElevation 53 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
When to goEspargos · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec95January
Best timeMar · May–Jun
January: high / low22° / 21°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Espargos averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 21° — mild weather by day. Expect around 6 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 30%.

Days are 1.4° cooler than in December on average, and February brings little change. The sea averages 23°, pleasant for a swim.

January scores 95/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Espargos. For the most comfortable weather, consider March, May and June instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:05 and sets at 18:19 local time, giving 11 h 14 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 15 minutes over the month.

Why 95/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%84%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 74/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

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iiiNearby in January

Around Espargos this month

Santa Maria
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Santa Maria

Sal · 18 km S
22°Jan high
2wet days
95score
Santa Maria
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Cape Verde's best in January

Where to go in January
Assomada
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Assomada

Santa Catarina
23°Jan high
2wet days
95score
Assomada
Sal Rei
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Sal Rei

Boa Vista
24°Jan high
2wet days
95score
Sal Rei
Pedra Badejo
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Pedra Badejo

Santa Cruz
23°Jan high
2wet days
95score
Pedra Badejo
Calheta de São Miguel
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Calheta de São Miguel

São Miguel
23°Jan high
2wet days
95score
Calheta de São Miguel
·Questions

Espargos in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Espargos?

January scores 95/100 for Espargos, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 22°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Espargos in January?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 21°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Espargos in January?

Espargos receives about 6 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 2 days.

Can you swim in Espargos in January?

The sea averages 23°C in January, warm enough for most swimmers.