The weather in Cabo Verde
Officially, Cabo Verde has a desert climate, being one of the driest countries in the world. Note that there are great differences between the islands, some are very green and mountainous, while others are flat and more like the desert. The weather in Cabo Verde is tropical and sunny all year round, which makes it a perfect winter destination for many tourists. There are no extreme weather conditions in Cabo Verde and the climate is very stable, with average temperatures around 26 degrees Celsius all year round.
When is the best time to visit Cabo Verde?
The best time to visit Cabo Verde is between November and June with temperatures around the mid to high twenties. All year round, Cabo Verde is guaranteed sunny weather with warm temperatures and very little rainfall. Cabo Verde knows only 2 seasons: The Tempo das Brisas “time of the winds” from October to mid-July and the Tempo das chuvas “rainy season” from August to September. With an average temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, September is one of the warmest months on Cabo Verde, but also the month with the most rain.
The sea water temperature in Cabo Verde
If you don’t like cold water, Cabo Verde is the perfect destination for you. The sea in Cabo Verde is always nice and warm with an average temperature of 22 to 27 degrees Celsius maximum. Perfect temperatures to practice many water sports like snorkeling and diving.
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The wind in Cabo Verde
From November to the end of May is the windy season. During this time, the winds range from 18 knots to 22 knots. n São Vicente, in the bay of Mindelo, the average wind speed between January and June is 16 knots, with gusts of up to 30 knots. Round the coast in São Pedro Bay, world windsurfing speed records have been set and the current record is over 40 knots.
Climate in Cabo Verde
Month | Average Temp. | Hours Sunshine | Days of rain | Sea Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 24°c | 8 hours | 0 | 23°c |
February | 25°c | 9 hours | 0 | 23°c |
March | 25°c | 10 hours | 0 | 23°c |
April | 25°c | 10 hours | 0 | 23°c |
Mai | 26°c | 10 hours | 0 | 23°c |
June | 27°c | 8 hours | 2 | 24°c |
July | 27°c | 7 hours | 3 | 26°c |
August | 28°c | 6 hours | 3 | 27°c |
September | 30°c | 8 hours | 6 | 27°c |
Oktober | 29°c | 8 hours | 4 | 27°c |
November | 28°c | 9 hours | 1 | 26°c |
December | 27°c | 8 hours | 0 | 25°c |
Forcast for the following days in Cabo Verde
This weather forecast gives you an overview of every island in Cabo Verde.