Sal, Cape Verde

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Sal?

Sal, Cape Verde's beach island — Santa Maria, Pedra de Lume salt flats and kitesurfing.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 16.73°N 22.93°W

JuneBest month

81°FOptimal temperature

1%Rainy days

Quick decision

When to visit Sal?

🌞 Best time overall

June

🌡️ Optimal temperature

72°F–81°F in June

🌧 Least rain

1% rainy days in June

🌧 Wettest month

September (23%)

📅 Best score

9.4/10

By trip type

Best time by type of trip

🏖️Santa Maria beachesYear-round — 8 km of golden sand, turquoise Atlantic.

🏄Windsurfing & kiteNov–Jun — strong trade winds, Kite Beach, Ponta Preta.

🧂Pedra de Lume salt pansYear-round — volcanic crater salt lake, floating like Dead Sea.

🐢Sea turtlesJul–Oct — loggerhead turtle nesting, guided night walks.

Monthly climate data

Sal weather month by month

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rainy days (%)	Precip. in/d	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	68°F	77°F	0%	0.0in	10.8h	8.9/10
🌤️ February	68°F	75°F	4%	0.0in	10.9h	8.7/10
☀️ March	68°F	77°F	1%	0.0in	11.1h	8.9/10
☀️ April	68°F	77°F	1%	0.0in	11.4h	9.0/10
☀️ May	70°F	79°F	0%	0.0in	11.7h	9.2/10
☀️ June	72°F	81°F	1%	0.0in	11.6h	9.4/10
☀️ July	73°F	82°F	4%	0.0in	11.1h	9.3/10
☀️ August	75°F	84°F	18%	0.0in	11.0h	8.6/10
☀️ September	77°F	86°F	23%	0.0in	11.0h	8.2/10
☀️ October	77°F	86°F	4%	0.0in	11.0h	8.7/10
☀️ November	73°F	82°F	5%	0.0in	10.9h	9.3/10
☀️ December	72°F	79°F	3%	0.0in	10.9h	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 25°F, 1% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 28°F, 8% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 9.1/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time

Average 29°F, 11% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time

Average 25°F, 2% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.9/10.

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✍️ Our take

Best months in Sal

June✅ Excellent · 81°F

June is honestly one of the best times to visit Sal—you'll get perfectly mild temperatures, virtually zero rain, and…

July✅ Excellent · 82°F

July in Sal is absolutely stellar if you love heat and sunshine without worrying about rain. Expect warm days around…

November✅ Excellent · 82°F

November is genuinely one of the best months to visit Sal. You're looking at warm, stable weather with temps between…

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

June is ideal with 1% rainy days and 27°F.

September is the wettest month with 23% rainy days.

Yes, June is the best month with an average of 27°F.

In winter, the average score is 8.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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