January weather forecast
Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde

January

Weather in January

The beginning of the year in Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde is a time of transition. Weather conditions are serene with slight fluctuations in the different climatological parameters. Notably, January sees the lowest wind speed of the year, averaging around 28.1km/h (17.5mph). January transitions seamlessly into February with incrementally increasing temperature, rainfall, and humidity. Key characteristics of weather in January are moderate temperatures, rainfall and wind conditions, giving a calm start to the year.

Temperature

Ribeira Grande marks the arrival of January with an average high-temperature of an agreeable 22.7°C (72.9°F), hardly different from December's 24.2°C (75.6°F). A modest nighttime temperature average of 21.6°C (70.9°F) characterizes January in Ribeira Grande.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Ribeira Grande are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Ribeira Grande are January, March through May Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Sea temperature

In Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde, in January, the average water temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F).
Note: Imagine a swim in 24.3°C (75.7°F) waters. How you'd feel depends on your cold sensitivity, the sun's rays, the caress of the wind, and the warmth enveloping you. Comparatively, Olympic swimmers train in waters between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:35 -01.

Sunshine

In Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde, the average sunshine in January is 9.2h.

UV index

January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take heed! Reflections of sand and water make the Sun's UV rays stronger.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Ribeira Grande in January?
Ribeira Grande in January has an average high-temperature of 22.7°C (72.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F).
What is the least humid month in Ribeira Grande?
The months with the lowest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 73%.
What is the average humidity in January in Ribeira Grande?
The average relative humidity in January in Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde, is 73%.
What is the driest month in Ribeira Grande?
January, March through May are months with the least rain in Ribeira Grande when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.
How much does it rain in Ribeira Grande in January?
In Ribeira Grande, in January, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.
How warm is the water in January in Ribeira Grande?
In Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde, the average seawater temperature in January is 24.3°C (75.7°F). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 23°C (73.4°F) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 24.3°C (75.7°F).
How many hours of daylight does Ribeira Grande have in January?
The average day length in January in Ribeira Grande is 11h and 14min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Ribeira Grande?
On the first day of January in Ribeira Grande, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:35 -01.
How many hours of sunshine does Ribeira Grande have in January?
In Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.2h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ribeira Grande?
January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Ribeira Grande.
What is the UV index reading in January in Ribeira Grande?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January - Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
Average temperature in January
Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (26.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (21.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.7°C).

Average pressure in January - Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
Average pressure in January
Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
  • Average pressure in January: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
Average wind speed in January
Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
  • Average wind speed in January: 28.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (28.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (18.2km/h).

Average humidity in January - Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
Average humidity in January
Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (73%).

Average rainfall in January - Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
Average rainfall in January
Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
  • Average rainfall in January: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (31mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, April and May (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
Average rainfall days in January
Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (9.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1 days).

Average sea temperature in January - Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
Average sea temperature in January
Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
  • Average sea temperature in January: 24.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is October (26.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (23.1°C).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January - Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
Average sunshine days in January
Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (17.8 days).

Average UV index in January - Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
Average UV index in January
Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January - Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
Average cloud cover in January
Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
  • Average cloud cover in January: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January - Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
Average visibility in January
Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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