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Cape Verde climate and weather

Cape Verde has a subtropical and dry climate. On average Cape Verde has year round beautiful weather and the trade wind cools the islands making lying in the sun on one of the beaches more tolerable. With a fairly constant temperature between the islands and averages between 25 and 30 degrees, it make the overall climate of the Cape Verde islands very pleasant. The geographical location of the islands have also a positive effect on the sea temperature. Perfect for watersports! On average the seawater temperature is at 25 degrees.

During the summer (July – September) it is normally the hottest time with the most rain days of the year in Cape Verde. In the summer the temperature is high en there is litte wind. In the periode between October and June it it dry season with also more wind and more pleasant temperatures (cooler evenings).

Month:janfebmaraprmayjun
Average temperature:252526262727
Average sea temperature:232323232324
Sunshine hours:891010108
Days of rain:000002
Month:julyaugsepoctnovdec
Average temperature:282930292826
Average sea temperature:262727272625
Sunshine hours:768898
Days of rain:336410

When to visit?

Year round you the Cape Verde islands have pleasant weather and a lot of sunshine. For most visitors, with no specific interest in an activity, Cape Verde can be visited all year. The most ideal conditions for windsurfers are in January and February, although also the rest of the year is also fine. Divers have the best underwater visibility from June to December.  The islands with mountains are the most enticing for hikers during and just after the period July to December. If you want to experience the nesting turtles? The season runs from June till October. The turtles are born in mid-August to November and leave then towards the sea. The best opportunities to spot whales are at Boavista in March and April. Music and festival lovers can choose for the Sao Vicente Carnival in February. Or for the Sao Vicente Baia das Gates festival in August. Another major festival in May is the Gamboa music festival in Santiago. Year round there are also some smaller festivals you can visit. Cape Verde is not expensive. If your budget is limited then you can find the cheapest accommodation in April to June and in October.

Detailed weather information Cape Verde

Do you want to know more about the climate and weather in Cape Verde? On the following pages you will find more detailed information:

  • Weather in Cape Verde per month
  • Wind Cape Verde

Comments

  1. Louis says

    19/01/2020 at 17:39

    Myself and a friend are looking to stay in Santa Maria on the island of Sal in Cape Verde from the 30th March to 6th April. At this time of year, should it be mainly cloudy or should there be a lot of sunshine? What is the average daily maximum temperature?

    Thank you 🙂

    Reply
    • CapeVerdeIslands.org says

      20/01/2020 at 10:51

      Hi Louis,

      For more detailed information about the weather for March / April, the following pages might be helpfull:

      Weather Cape Verde March
      Weather Cape Verde April

      Best,
      Team CapeVerdeIslands.org

      Reply
  2. Lyubomir says

    13/09/2019 at 08:22

    Hi so how s the whether like in January and is it windy . Thanks

    Reply
    • CapeVerdeIslands.org says

      14/09/2019 at 16:39

      Hello Lyubomir,

      This article might answer your questions: Cape Verde weather in January.

      Best,
      Team CapeVerdeIslands.org

      Reply
  3. bugaboo says

    18/07/2019 at 07:15

    Τhanks very nice blog!

    Reply
  4. Lucy says

    07/07/2019 at 10:58

    Hi there.

    I’m looking to come to Sal in September, What will the weather be like? Will it be cloudy?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • CapeVerdeIslands.org says

      07/07/2019 at 12:20

      Hello Lucy,

      In general it is in September lovely weather, especially the last part of the month. See for more information about the weather in September see the page: Weather Cape Verde September

      Best,
      Team CapeVerdeIslands.org

      Reply
  5. laura hall says

    23/06/2019 at 21:31

    Thinking of coming in May with toddlers 2&4 years old.
    What hotel would you advise best for kids?
    this is also a honeymoon

    Reply
    • CapeVerdeIslands.org says

      07/07/2019 at 10:19

      Hi Laura,

      Thank you for your question. Unfortuntely this is pretty hard to answer as it depends on your personal interests / possibilities. Do you already have an island in mind you would like to visit?

      Best,
      Team CapeVerdeIslands.org

      Reply
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