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March · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 100/100

Praia in March

Excellent · 100/100Beach 96/100
High / low25° / 20°daily averages
Precipitation0 mm0 wet days
Sea23°surface temperature
14.93° N, 23.51° WElevation 0 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
When to goPraia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec100March
Best timeMar–May
March: high / low25° / 20°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Praia averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 20° — warm weather by day. Expect around 0 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 20%.

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

March scores 100/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Praia.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 18:45 local time, giving 12 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 25 minutes over the month.

Why 100/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%99%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 96/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiNearby in March

Around Praia this month

Pedra Badejo
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Pedra Badejo

Santa Cruz · 23 km N
23°Mar high
0wet days
99score
Pedra Badejo
ivTop of the table

Cape Verde's best in March

Where to go in March
Assomada
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Assomada

Santa Catarina
24°Mar high
0wet days
99score
Assomada
Sal Rei
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Sal Rei

Boa Vista
24°Mar high
1wet day
99score
Sal Rei
Pedra Badejo
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Pedra Badejo

Santa Cruz
23°Mar high
0wet days
99score
Pedra Badejo
Calheta de São Miguel
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Calheta de São Miguel

São Miguel
23°Mar high
0wet days
99score
Calheta de São Miguel
·Questions

Praia in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Praia?

March scores 100/100 for Praia, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 25°C with 0 wet days.

How warm is Praia in March?

Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 20°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Praia in March?

Praia receives about 0 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 0 days.

Can you swim in Praia in March?

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