Weather by month for central Cape Verde, the best months to go and how Cape Verde's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Mar, Apr, May
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 22°C to 23°C · 0 rain days
Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 22°C to 27°C · 0–5 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 23°C / 22°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 10.0/10 |
| February | 22°C / 21°C | 1 day (6 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 9.8/10 |
| Best month: March | 22°C / 21°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 10.0/10 |
| Best month: April | 23°C / 21°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.3 h/day | 10.0/10 |
| Best month: May | 23°C / 22°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 10.0/10 |
| June | 24°C / 23°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 10.0/10 |
| July | 25°C / 24°C | 1 day (2 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 9.9/10 |
| August | 26°C / 25°C | 3 days (25 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 9.3/10 |
| September | 27°C / 26°C | 5 days (36 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 8.5/10 |
| October | 27°C / 26°C | 1 day (12 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 9.2/10 |
| November | 26°C / 25°C | 1 day (3 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 9.8/10 |
| December | 24°C / 23°C | 1 day (3 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 9.9/10 |
Figures for central Cape Verde; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
23°C / 22°C · 0 rain days · 9.9 h sun
Expect a high of 23°C with no rain days and 9.9 hours of sun daily. This is one of the driest, most reliable months, scoring a perfect 10. New Year's Day on January 1, Democracy Day on January 13, and Heroes' Day on January 20 fall this month.
22°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Highs reach 22.2°C with just 0.9 rain days and 6mm of rain. Sun hours climb to 10.2, and the month scores 9.8. It's a dry, settled stretch, good for beach time and outdoor plans.
22°C / 21°C · 0 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Temperatures hold near 22°C with almost no rain, just 0.1 rain days and 1mm total. Sun hours rise to 10.9, giving a top score of 10. This is one of the driest and sunniest months of the year.
23°C / 21°C · 0 rain days · 11.3 h sun
Highs sit at 22.5°C with zero rain days recorded. Sun hours reach 11.3, among the highest of the year, and the month scores a full 10. Conditions stay dry and consistently sunny.
23°C / 22°C · 0 rain days · 11.7 h sun
The high reaches 23°C with no rain days at all. Sun hours hit 11.7, the peak for the year, and the score is a perfect 10. Labour Day falls on May 1.
24°C / 23°C · 0 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Highs climb to 23.8°C with only 0.2 rain days and 1mm of rain. Sun hours stay strong at 11.6, keeping the score at 10. Youth Day is marked on June 1, and this remains a dry, bright month.
25°C / 24°C · 1 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Temperatures rise to 24.7°C with 0.6 rain days and 2mm of rain. Sun hours drop slightly to 10.9, but the score stays high at 9.9. Independence Day falls on July 5, adding a national celebration to the warm, dry weather.
26°C / 25°C · 3 rain days · 10.7 h sun
Highs reach 26.3°C and rain increases to 2.8 days with 25mm total, a sign the wetter season is starting. Sun hours are 10.7, and the score eases to 9.3. Assumption Day on August 15 lands in this warmer, slightly damper month.
27°C / 26°C · 5 rain days · 10.4 h sun
This is the wettest month, with 4.6 rain days and 36mm of rain, alongside the year's highest temperatures at 27.2°C. Sun hours dip to 10.4 and the score drops to 8.5, the lowest of the year, reflecting the heat and rain together.
27°C / 26°C · 1 rain days · 10.6 h sun
Highs stay warm at 27.1°C while rain eases to 1.3 days and 12mm. Sun hours recover to 10.6, and the score rises to 9.2. Conditions are warm and humid but drier than September.
26°C / 25°C · 1 rain days · 10.0 h sun
Temperatures cool slightly to 26.1°C with 0.9 rain days and 3mm of rain. Sun hours sit at 10, and the score climbs back to 9.8. All Saints' Day falls on November 1 as the weather turns drier again.
24°C / 23°C · 1 rain days · 10.1 h sun
Highs settle at 24.3°C with 0.6 rain days and 3mm of rain. Sun hours reach 10.1, and the score stays high at 9.9. Christmas Day on December 25 brings holiday travel to a month of calm, dry conditions.
By trip type
City sightseeing
January, March, April and May suit town visits best. Highs stay at 22–23°C, rain falls on 0–0.1 days a month, and you get 9.9 to 11.7 hours of sun a day.
Hiking & nature
January, March, April and May are the best months for hiking. Highs of 22–23°C stay mild, and with 0–1 mm of rain a month, paths stay dry. May has the most sun, at 11.7 hours a day.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Democracy Day (13 Jan), Heroes' Day (20 Jan)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May)
Public holidays: Youth Day (1 Jun)
Public holidays: Independence Day (5 Jul)
Public holidays: Assumption Day (15 Aug)
Public holidays: All Saints' Day (1 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
January, March, April and May are the best months. Each scores 10 out of 10. January, April and May had 0 rain days on average from 2015 to 2024, and March had just 1 mm of rain. Highs sit around 22–23°C, and May gets the most sun of the year at 11.7 hours a day.
Yes, August is still a good month, with a score of 9.3 out of 10. It is warmer than spring, with highs of 26.3°C and lows of 25.1°C. The rainy spell starts, though. Expect about 2.8 rain days and 25 mm of rain, but still 10.7 hours of sun a day.
Yes, but it is the lowest-scoring month at 8.5 out of 10. September is the warmest and wettest month, with highs of 27.2°C and lows of 26°C. It averages 4.6 rain days and 36 mm of rain. That is still little rain, and you get about 10.4 hours of sun a day.
Yes, December is warm and mostly dry, and it scores 9.9 out of 10. Highs average 24.3°C and lows 22.9°C. Rain is rare, with about 0.6 rain days and 3 mm for the month. You can expect around 10.1 hours of sun a day.
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