Cape Verde
Cape Verde in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Sea conditions lead
Cape Verde in December is climatically well suited to city breaks, family holidays, beach holidays and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 24 °C, and the sea is about 24 °C. With about 5 rainy days it is dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
91/100 · #3
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#10
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#6
Published best categories: Overall, Family
Cape Verde · DecemberPhoto: Daniel Åhs Karlsson · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 24 °C
- Average low
- 23 °C
- Sea
- 24 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 5 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 77 %
For your trip planning
December: fewer rainy days than September
December has fewer rainy days than September in our series, but cooler water too. A trip with frequent excursions may weigh that differently from a swimming holiday. For island-hopping, also check local conditions rather than relying only on this destination series.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 25 | 24 | 4 | 24 | 6.1 | 79 | 5.7 | 26 | 92 |
| December (selected) | 24 | 23 | 5 | 35 | 5.6 | 77 | 6.1 | 24 | 91 |
| January | 22 | 21 | 3 | 23 | 5.9 | 76 | 6.5 | 23 | 89 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (91/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +1 | +1.6 °C | +1.6 °C | -1.1 | -11.7 mm | +0.5 h | +2.8 % | -0.4 m/s | +1.6 °C |
| January | -2 | -1.3 °C | -1.3 °C | -1.9 | -12.9 mm | +0.3 h | -0.5 % | +0.4 m/s | -1.3 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cape Verde in December?
The average daily high is around 24 °C, with an average daily low of about 23 °C.
Can you swim in Cape Verde in December?
The sea is about 24 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Cape Verde in December?
The curated estimate is about 5 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 35 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Cape Verde?
By the climate score, June, July, November and December are the strongest months for Cape Verde. For a beach trip: July, August, October and November. December is one of them.