Sal in July: weather, rain (4%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Sal weather in July

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

23°C – 28°C

🌧 Rainy days

4% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.3/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Sal in July?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 4%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 28°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.1h/d

Our take: July in Sal is absolutely stellar if you love heat and sunshine without worrying about rain. Expect warm days around 25°C with brilliant blue skies—perfect for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts who want guaranteed good weather. The sea hits a pleasant 26°C, making it ideal for swimming and diving throughout the month.

By trip type

Sal in July by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in July

🎯 Water at 25°C and lively beaches — July is peak swimming season in Sal Summer in Sal brings pleasant temperatures (28°C) and long sunny days (11.1h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (4% 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 July, Sal averages 28°C, 4% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.3/10. See methodology →

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