Visit Sal in April? Score 9.0/10 [2026]

Month summary

Sal weather in April

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

20°C – 25°C

🌧 Rainy days

1% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.4h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Sal in April?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 25°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.4h/d

Our take: April is genuinely one of Sal's best months—you're looking at perfectly mild days around 22°C, hardly any rain, and nearly 12 hours of sunshine daily. The sea sits at a comfortable 23°C, ideal for swimming without feeling chilly. If you love warm weather without the intense heat, and you're planning beach time or water activities, this is your sweet spot.

By trip type

Sal in April by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in April

🎯 Balanced surf conditions — consistent waves and fewer surfers in the lineup Spring marks the start of the good season in Sal. Temperatures rise (25°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Sal.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	20°C	25°C	0%	0.0	10.8h	8.9/10
🌤️ February	20°C	24°C	4%	0.3	10.9h	8.7/10
☀️ March	20°C	25°C	1%	0.0	11.1h	8.9/10
☀️ April	20°C	25°C	1%	0.0	11.4h	9.0/10
☀️ May	21°C	26°C	0%	0.0	11.7h	9.2/10
☀️ June	22°C	27°C	1%	0.0	11.6h	9.4/10
☀️ July	23°C	28°C	4%	0.1	11.1h	9.3/10
☀️ August	24°C	29°C	18%	0.9	11.0h	8.6/10
☀️ September	25°C	30°C	23%	1.2	11.0h	8.2/10
☀️ October	25°C	30°C	4%	0.3	11.0h	8.7/10
☀️ November	23°C	28°C	5%	0.2	10.9h	9.3/10
☀️ December	22°C	26°C	3%	0.1	10.9h	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 April, Sal averages 25°C, 1% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10. See methodology →

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