Cape Verde Weather in January

Rainfall in January |
0 mm |
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Wind in January |
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Most common strength |
15-17 knots |
% Days ≥ 4BFT |
>80% |
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Landscape in January |
dry |
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January conditions for activities |
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Kitesurfing |
good (for all levels) |
Windsurfing |
good (for all levels) |
Sport fishing |
out of season |
Diving |
not ideal |
Mountain biking |
not much to see |
Hiking |
not much to see |
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Special events in January |
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All islands: |
New Year and National Heroes’s day, but nothing really special in Santa Maria, Sal |
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Rainfall in January |
6 mm |
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Wind in January |
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Most common strength |
15-17 knots |
% Days ≥ 4BFT |
>80% |
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Landscape in January |
dry |
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January conditions for activities |
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Kitesurfing |
good (for intermediate to advanced level) |
Windsurfing |
good (for intermediate to advanced level) |
Sport fishing |
out of season |
Diving |
not ideal |
Mountain biking |
not much to see |
Hiking |
not much to see |
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Special events in January |
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All islands: |
New Year and National Heroes’ day but nothing really special organized in Boa Vista |
Boa Vista: |
Festival for the three wise men (January 6th) |
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Rainfall in January |
6 mm |
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Wind in January |
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Most common strength |
16-18 knots |
% Days ≥ 4BFT |
>90% |
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Landscape in January |
relatively green |
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January conditions for activities |
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Kitesurfing |
good (for intermediate to advanced level) |
Windsurfing |
good (for advanced level) |
Sport fishing |
out of season |
Diving |
OK |
Mountain biking |
good |
Hiking |
good |
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Special events in January |
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All islands: |
New Year and National Heroes’ day |
Sao Vicente: |
Mindelo festival (January 22nd) |
Santo Antao: |
Village festival in Ribeira Grande (January 17th) |

Rainfall in January |
6 mm |
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Wind in January |
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Most common strength |
highly variable depending on location on island |
% Days ≥ 4BFT |
highly variable depending on location on island |
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Landscape in January |
Green |
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January conditions for activities |
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Kitesurfing |
good (for world-class level) |
Windsurfing |
bad |
Sport fishing |
out of season |
Diving |
not ideal (but spots out of the wind can be found) |
Mountain biking |
good |
Hiking |
good |
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Special events in January |
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All islands: |
New Year and National Heroes day |
Santo Antao: |
Village festival in Ribeira Grande (January 17th) |
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