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October · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 67/100

Praia in October

Good · 67/100Beach 84/100
High / low28° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation31 mm9 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
14.93° N, 23.51° WElevation 0 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
When to goPraia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
Best timeMar–May
October: high / low28° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Praia averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 31 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 30%.

Temperatures are much the same as in September, and November brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

October scores 67/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th 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 06:26 and sets at 18:15 local time, giving 11 h 49 min of daylight. Days shorten by 24 minutes over the month.

Why 67/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%70%
Dry days · 33%37%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 84/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiNearby in October

Around Praia this month

Pedra Badejo
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Pedra Badejo

Santa Cruz · 23 km N
27°Oct high
6wet days
76score
Pedra Badejo
ivTop of the table

Cape Verde's best in October

Where to go in October
Santa Maria
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Santa Maria

Sal
26°Oct high
2wet days
91score
Santa Maria
Espargos
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Espargos

Sal
26°Oct high
2wet days
91score
Espargos
Mindelo
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Mindelo

São Vicente
25°Oct high
4wet days
90score
Mindelo
Tarrafal
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Tarrafal

Tarrafal
26°Oct high
6wet days
81score
Tarrafal
·Questions

Praia in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Praia?

October scores 67/100 for Praia, which we rate as good. Average highs are 28°C with 9 wet days.

How warm is Praia in October?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 24°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Praia in October?

Praia receives about 31 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 9 days.

Can you swim in Praia in October?

The sea averages 27°C in October, warm enough for most swimmers.