What’s the climate like in Tarrafal?
The current climate of Tarrafal features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 26°C. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 20°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Tarrafal in recent years was 39°C in February 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in February 2020.
On average, Tarrafal receives 141 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Cape Verde? Check out the weather and climate in places like Sal, Boa Vista, Santa Maria, or have a look at other destinations in Cape Verde.
Best time to visit Tarrafal?
The best time to visit Tarrafal for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Tarrafal.
Climate Table of Tarrafal
The climate table of Tarrafal shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 5,0 | 7,4 | 3,1 | 1,6 | 0,5 | 1,4 | 4,9 | 30 | 46 | 23 | 10 | 7,7 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 29°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in August, September and October
- Lowest temperature: 26°C in January, February, March and December
- Precipitation: 141 mm per year, averaging 12 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,5 mm in May, 1,4 mm in June and 1,6 mm in April
- Wettest months: 46 mm in September, 30 mm in August and 23 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in Tarrafal
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Tarrafal, Cape Verde. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Tarrafal
This graph shows how much precipitation Tarrafal, Cape Verde, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Tarrafal
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Tarrafal, Cape Verde. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Tarrafal
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Tarrafal, Cape Verde. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Tarrafal
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Tarrafal, Cape Verde, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Tarrafal by Month
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