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Best time to visit Cape Verde
Cape Verde (especially the island of Sal) offers warm, very dry weather year-round and is a reliable winter-sun destination. It is often windy, ideal for watersports; the sea is warmest in autumn.
Climate decision
Best travel months for Cape Verde
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
October · Wet days
1.8 days/month
1991–2025: 4.3 days/month
-2.5 days/month · lower
August · Monthly precipitation
44.6 mm/month
1991–2025: 29.7 mm/month
+15 mm/month · higher
January · Mean daily maximum
23 °C
1991–2025: 22.3 °C
+0.7 °C · higher
September · Sea temperature
27.4 °C
1991–2025: 26.7 °C
+0.8 °C · higher
October: 0/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 28.9 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Balanced signals
Cape Verde: no single climate figure decides
Choose a suitable temperature range first, then compare rain, sunshine and the intended trip style within that window.
Average daily highs vary by 5.1 °C and rainy days by 7.3. Temperature, dryness and sunshine should therefore be considered together.
The useful trade-off
Highest average daily high
September and October · 26.5 °C
Fewest rainy days
June · 0.5
Most sunshine
April · 8.3 h
Warmest sea
October · 26.7 °C
For your trip planning
Cape Verde: choose the island before the month
One series for an archipelago?
Sal and Boa Vista are flatter and drier than many mountainous islands. Do not transfer our single destination series unchanged to every island itinerary. For island-hopping, check a local forecast for each stop.
Background: Turismo de Cabo Verde · Geography and geology
Warmer water or a higher score?
January has a higher overall score than September in our series, but September has warmer water and more rainy days. A swimming-focused traveller may weigh that differently from someone planning many excursions. The overall score cannot replace your priorities.
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 21 | 3 | 23 | 5.9 | 76 | 6.5 | 23 | 89 |
| February | 22 | 21 | 3 | 18 | 6.8 | 80 | 6.7 | 22 | 87 |
| March | 21 | 21 | 2 | 9 | 7.9 | 82 | 6.3 | 22 | 87 |
| April | 22 | 21 | 2 | 9 | 8.3 | 83 | 6.3 | 22 | 88 |
| May | 22 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 8.2 | 85 | 6.3 | 23 | 89 |
| June | 23 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 7.7 | 88 | 5.8 | 23 | 90 |
| July | 24 | 23 | 1 | 7 | 7.2 | 86 | 4.6 | 24 | 92 |
| August | 26 | 25 | 6 | 30 | 7.4 | 85 | 4.4 | 26 | 89 |
| September | 26 | 26 | 8 | 36 | 7.3 | 85 | 5.1 | 27 | 85 |
| October | 26 | 26 | 4 | 19 | 6.9 | 83 | 5.4 | 27 | 90 |
| November | 25 | 24 | 4 | 24 | 6.1 | 79 | 5.7 | 26 | 92 |
| December | 24 | 23 | 5 | 35 | 5.6 | 77 | 6.1 | 24 | 91 |
Climate through the year
Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cape Verde?
The strongest climate months are June, July, November, December. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Cape Verde?
Average daily maximum temperatures in Cape Verde are practically tied in September and October at around 26 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Cape Verde?
In October, at around 27 °C.