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

Month summary

Sal weather in October

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

25°C – 30°C

🌧 Rainy days

4% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.7/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Sal in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.0h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 4%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: October is honestly one of Sal's best months—you're looking at warm, dry days with over 11 hours of sunshine and barely any rain. Temperatures hover around 25-30°C with a beautiful 28°C sea, perfect for swimming and water sports without the intensity of summer heat. This is ideal for travelers seeking guaranteed sunshine, beach time, and outdoor exploration with minimal weather worries.

By trip type

Sal in October by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in October

🎯 Winter swell — more powerful waves, ideal for experienced surfers Autumn in Sal is often underrated: 30°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.4/10) 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	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 October, Sal averages 30°C, 4% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10. See methodology →

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