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February · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 97/100

Praia in February

Excellent · 97/100Beach 89/100
High / low24° / 20°daily averages
Precipitation2 mm1 wet days
Sea23°surface temperature
14.93° N, 23.51° WElevation 0 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
When to goPraia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec97February
Best timeMar–May
February: high / low24° / 20°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Praia averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 20° — warm weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 27%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March brings little change. The sea averages 23°, pleasant for a swim.

February scores 97/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Praia. For the most comfortable weather, consider March, April and May instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:59 and sets at 18:39 local time, giving 11 h 40 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 20 minutes over the month.

Why 97/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%91%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 89/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

February against the year

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iiiNearby in February

Around Praia this month

Pedra Badejo
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Pedra Badejo

Santa Cruz · 23 km N
23°Feb high
2wet days
95score
Pedra Badejo
ivTop of the table

Cape Verde's best in February

Where to go in February
Tarrafal
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Tarrafal

Tarrafal
22°Feb high
2wet days
96score
Tarrafal
Assomada
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Assomada

Santa Catarina
24°Feb high
2wet days
95score
Assomada
Sal Rei
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Sal Rei

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

Santa Cruz
23°Feb high
2wet days
95score
Pedra Badejo
·Questions

Praia in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Praia?

February scores 97/100 for Praia, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 24°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Praia in February?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 20°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Praia in February?

Praia receives about 2 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in Praia in February?

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