Cape Verde · AutumnMonth summary
Cape Verde weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cape Verde in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: September is a good time to visit Cape Verde. June remains slightly better (+1.5 pts).
By trip type
Cape Verde in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in September
🎯 Water at 26°C and lively beaches — September is peak swimming season in Cape Verde Autumn in Cape Verde is often underrated: 29°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Cape Verde averages 29°C, 36% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
September vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -35%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cape Verde in September
Is September a good time to visit Cape Verde?
September is an excellent time to visit Cape Verde (score 8.0/10). With 29°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 36% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cape Verde in September?
With 29°C and 11.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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