Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Cape Verde
Which Season to Choose?

Cape Verde, volcanic archipelago off Africa — morabeza, music and Fogo's lunar landscapes.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 14.93°N 23.51°W

JuneBest month

82°FOptimal temperature

1%Rainy days

Quick decision

When to visit Cape Verde?

🌞 Best time overall

June

🌡️ Optimal temperature

72°F–82°F in June

🌧 Least rain

1% rainy days in June

🌧 Wettest month

September (36%)

📅 Best score

9.5/10

By trip type

Best time by type of trip

🏖️Beach & WindsurfingNovember–June — Sal and Boa Vista, constant trade winds and endless beaches.

🌋Volcanic HikingNovember–May — Pico do Fogo ascent (2,829m) and inhabited crater.

🎵Music & CultureYear-round — morna, coladeira and Cesária Évora's legacy in Mindelo.

🤿DivingJune–November — warm waters, manta rays and turtles off Sal.

Monthly climate data

Cape Verde weather month by month

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rainy days (%)	Precip. in/d	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	68°F	79°F	1%	0.0in	10.8h	9.0/10
☀️ February	68°F	77°F	2%	0.0in	11.0h	8.9/10
☀️ March	66°F	77°F	0%	0.0in	11.2h	9.0/10
☀️ April	68°F	79°F	1%	0.0in	11.4h	9.2/10
☀️ May	70°F	81°F	0%	0.0in	11.6h	9.4/10
☀️ June	72°F	82°F	1%	0.0in	11.6h	9.5/10
☀️ July	72°F	82°F	8%	0.0in	11.3h	9.3/10
🌤️ August	75°F	84°F	35%	0.1in	11.0h	8.1/10
🌤️ September	75°F	84°F	36%	0.1in	11.0h	8.0/10
☀️ October	75°F	86°F	9%	0.0in	11.0h	8.6/10
☀️ November	73°F	82°F	2%	0.0in	11.0h	9.4/10
☀️ December	70°F	79°F	3%	0.0in	11.0h	9.0/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

Seasonal breakdown

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time

Average 26°F, 0% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 9.2/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 28°F, 15% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time

Average 29°F, 16% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time

Average 26°F, 2% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.

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Monthly weather

Detailed weather by month

✍️ Our take

Best months in Cape Verde

May✅ Excellent · 81°F

May in Cape Verde is a dream for travelers who love sunshine without scorching heat. You'll enjoy mild temperatures…

June✅ Excellent · 82°F

June is absolutely stellar for Cape Verde—think warm, dry days with minimal rain and over 11 hours of sunshine daily.…

November✅ Excellent · 82°F

November in Cape Verde is absolutely stellar—you're looking at warm, stable weather with barely a cloud in sight and 11…

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

June is ideal with 1% rainy days and 28°F.

September is the wettest month with 36% rainy days.

Yes, June is the best month with an average of 28°F.

In winter, the average score is 9.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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