Praia experiences a hot semi-arid tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and minimal rainfall concentrated in late summer.

The wet season brings sporadic downpours rather than sustained rain, so waterproofing is more about quick protection than all-day coverage.

Temperatures hover between 23°C and 29°C throughout the year, with little variation that might justify packing different weight clothing between seasons.

The constant northeast trade winds provide relief from the heat but also kick up dust during the dry months and accelerate sunburn on exposed skin.

Light-colored linen becomes visibly dusty within hours during the Harmattan winds of winter, making darker neutrals surprisingly more practical.