☀️ Yes! Average temperature: 23°C
It's mild at 23°C — warm enough for sightseeing but you may want a light layer for evenings. Cape Verde in January has an average air temperature of 23°C with sea temperatures around 23°C. You can expect 7 hours of sunshine per day and 5mm of rainfall, which means virtually no rain — bone-dry conditions.
Sea temperatures of 23°C are very comfortable for swimming and water sports. With 7 hours of daily sunshine, there's plenty of time to enjoy outdoor activities. Pack light layers, a jumper for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, and a rain jacket.
Cape Verde offers mild weather in January — great for culture and sightseeing. The average flight time from the UK is comfortable and there are usually good deals available for this time of year.
Here's how Cape Verde stacks up against similar destinations in January:
| Destination | Air °C | Sea °C | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde | 23°C | 23°C | 5mm | 7h |
| Miami | 24°C | 24°C | 40mm | 7h |
| Oman | 22°C | 24°C | 15mm | 8h |
| Belize | 25°C | 27°C | 130mm | 6h |
| Hawaii | 25°C | 24°C | 60mm | 7h |
| Hurghada | 21°C | 22°C | 1mm | 8h |
See how Cape Verde's temperature changes throughout the year:
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Yes, Cape Verde in January has average temperatures of 23°C, making it a warm destination. Sea temperatures are 23°C.
The sea at 23°C is refreshing but swimmable.
Pack light layers, a jumper for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, and a rain jacket.
January is decent for visiting Cape Verde — not too hot, good for sightseeing.
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