December weather forecast
Cape Verde

December in Cape Verde marks the start of winter, bringing with it cooler temperatures. The averages for this month range between 22°C (71.6°F) to 27°C (80.6°F). The influence of the Atlantic Ocean continues to be felt in the coastal cities of Praia and Mindelo, where temperatures are generally at the cooler end of this range.

Precipitation in December continues to decrease, aligning with Cape Verde's typically arid climate. The average rainfall level for the month falls to about 10mm (0.39"), making it one of the driest months of the year. The majority of December days are clear and sunny, lending themselves well to outdoor activities despite the cooler temperatures.

Regarding wind conditions, December marks the return of the Harmattan winds from the Sahara desert. These winds begin to carry dust and dry air into Cape Verde, though their impact is less pronounced at the start of the winter season. This results in slightly dustier conditions, though visibility across Cape Verde, especially in the interior regions, remains relatively high.

As the calendar turns to January, the subsequent month, temperatures in Cape Verde remain cool, and precipitation levels stay low. Thus, the transition from December to January is marked by the continuation of the dry, cooler winter conditions characteristic of Cape Verde.

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• Praia - December »
  The arrival of December sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still warm 25.5°C (77.9°F), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
• Mindelo - December »
  January and December, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months in Mindelo, Cape Verde. The beginning of December in Mindelo records an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.2°C (75.6°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month.
• Santa Maria - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Santa Maria is December, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight. December's arrival in Santa Maria shows an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.1°C (75.4°F), hardly different from the previous month.
• Sao Filipe - December »
  In Sao Filipe in December, during 1.4 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sao Filipe in December, the average water temperature is 25°C (77°F).
• Assomada - December »
  With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Assomada, Cape Verde. December brings a significant lowering of temperatures in Assomada from 27°C (80.6°F) to 25.5°C (77.9°F).
• Tarrafal - December »
  With an average of 11h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tarrafal, Cape Verde. In Tarrafal during December, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.
• Porto Novo - December »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Porto Novo are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 73%. In December, the average sea temperature in Porto Novo is 24.6°C (76.3°F).
• Ribeira Grande - December »
  In December, in Ribeira Grande the rain falls for 2.4 days. December in Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde signifies the closure of the year, and with it a return to the cooler climatic conditions.
• Cidade Velha - December »
  With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde. December has the shortest days of the year in Cidade Velha with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
• Sal Rei - December »
  Rounding up the year, December offers a refined balance between the contrasting temperatures, with the sea temperature averaging 24.4°C (75.9°F). In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:57.
• Picos - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Picos with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight. December has the shortest days of the year in Picos with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
• Calheta - December »
  On the first day of December in Calheta sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:00. In December, in Calheta, Cape Verde, the rain falls for 1.4 days.