Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Cape Verde
Which Season to Choose?

Cape Verde, volcanic archipelago off Africa — morabeza, music and Fogo's lunar landscapes.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 14.93°N 23.51°W

JuneBest month

28°COptimal temperature

1%Rainy days

Quick decision

When to visit Cape Verde?

🌞 Best time overall

June

🌡️ Optimal temperature

22°C–28°C in June

🌧 Least rain

1% rainy days in June

🌧 Wettest month

September (36%)

📅 Best score

9.5/10

By trip type

Best time by type of trip

🏖️Beach & WindsurfingNovember–June — Sal and Boa Vista, constant trade winds and endless beaches.

🌋Volcanic HikingNovember–May — Pico do Fogo ascent (2,829m) and inhabited crater.

🎵Music & CultureYear-round — morna, coladeira and Cesária Évora's legacy in Mindelo.

🤿DivingJune–November — warm waters, manta rays and turtles off Sal.

Monthly climate data

Cape Verde weather month by month

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rainy days (%)	Precip. mm/d	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	20°C	26°C	1%	0.0	10.8h	9.0/10
☀️ February	20°C	25°C	2%	0.1	11.0h	8.9/10
☀️ March	19°C	25°C	0%	0.0	11.2h	9.0/10
☀️ April	20°C	26°C	1%	0.0	11.4h	9.2/10
☀️ May	21°C	27°C	0%	0.0	11.6h	9.4/10
☀️ June	22°C	28°C	1%	0.0	11.6h	9.5/10
☀️ July	22°C	28°C	8%	0.2	11.3h	9.3/10
🌤️ August	24°C	29°C	35%	1.9	11.0h	8.1/10
🌤️ September	24°C	29°C	36%	3.7	11.0h	8.0/10
☀️ October	24°C	30°C	9%	0.7	11.0h	8.6/10
☀️ November	23°C	28°C	2%	0.2	11.0h	9.4/10
☀️ December	21°C	26°C	3%	0.3	11.0h	9.0/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

Seasonal breakdown

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time

Average 26°C, 0% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 9.2/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 28°C, 15% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time

Average 29°C, 16% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time

Average 26°C, 2% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.

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Monthly weather

Detailed weather by month

✍️ Our take

Best months in Cape Verde

May✅ Excellent · 27°C

May in Cape Verde is a dream for travelers who love sunshine without scorching heat. You'll enjoy mild temperatures…

June✅ Excellent · 28°C

June is absolutely stellar for Cape Verde—think warm, dry days with minimal rain and over 11 hours of sunshine daily.…

November✅ Excellent · 28°C

November in Cape Verde is absolutely stellar—you're looking at warm, stable weather with barely a cloud in sight and 11…

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

June is ideal with 1% rainy days and 28°C.

September is the wettest month with 36% rainy days.

Yes, June is the best month with an average of 28°C.

In winter, the average score is 9.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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