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Cape Verde in October: go or not?

Mixed period. Cape Verde in October: 5.9/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 14.93°N · 23.51°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Cape Verde · October
5.9
24–30°
Temperature
9%
Rain
6h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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The month in detail

What to expect in October

October is peak dry season in Cape Verde. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (9.0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.

October ranks 10 out of 12 months in Cape Verde. Compared to September: 27 pts fewer rainy days, +0.5h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in October

UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
very humid
22°
Sea
29°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.7h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 60
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Is October the right month?

The best month in Cape Verde is May (9.0/10), 3.1 pts higher than October.

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Context

Our verdict

Cape Verde ("Cabo Verde"), Atlantic archipelago off West Africa : 560,000 inhabitants over 4033 km², 10 inhabited islands in 2 groups (Barlavento in the north and Sotavento in the south), 570 km west of Senegal. Former Portuguese colony (1462-1975), Portuguese Creole.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Cape Verde

🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyEscudo cap-verdien ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthOctober · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthFebruary · 25°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 36%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location

Where is Cape Verde ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Cape Verde
Tropical climate with a 9.0 → 5.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
14.93°N · 23.51°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Cape Verde?
November is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 23.0°C lows, 6.2h of sunshine and 2.0% rainy days. The months of November & January offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Cape Verde get in November?
Cape Verde averages 6.2 sunshine hours per day in November. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Cape Verde?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Cape Verde in November?
In November, overnight lows reach 23.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Cape Verde good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Cape Verde scores 8.4/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains November with a score of 8.7/10.
When should you avoid Cape Verde?
August is the most difficult month to visit Cape Verde, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Cape Verde in October?
In October, the sea averages 29°C in Cape Verde: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Cape Verde in October?
The average UV index reaches 8 in October in Cape Verde (very high), with about 11.7h of daylight. Protection essential.