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When to go · Cape Verde

Cape Verde, month by month

The best months for Cape Verde: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Nov, Dec.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatDry, breezy and warm; peak European winter-sun season on Sal and Boa Vista.Flat eastern islands: best weather · Mountain islands: best weather · São Vicente and Mindelo: fineCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays
  2. FebruaryGreatCarnival in Mindelo (February or March); strong trade winds for kitesurfing.Flat eastern islands: best weather · Mountain islands: best weather · São Vicente and Mindelo: fineCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  3. MarchGreatHumpback whales start appearing off Boa Vista; dust haze possible.Flat eastern islands: best weather · Mountain islands: best weather · São Vicente and Mindelo: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  4. AprilGreatWarm, calmer wind; Easter pushes prices up for a week.Flat eastern islands: best weather · Mountain islands: best weather · São Vicente and Mindelo: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayGreatGood hiking and beach weather; Gamboa music festival in Praia (check).Flat eastern islands: best weather · Mountain islands: best weather · São Vicente and Mindelo: best weatherCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneGreatHot, dry and quiet; good value.Flat eastern islands: best weather · Mountain islands: fine · São Vicente and Mindelo: best weatherCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  7. JulyGoodTurtle nesting begins; 5 July Independence Day; European summer holidays.Flat eastern islands: fine · Mountain islands: fine · São Vicente and Mindelo: fineCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  8. AugustMixedHumid; first rains on the mountain islands; Baía das Gatas festival.Flat eastern islands: fine · Mountain islands: rainy · São Vicente and Mindelo: fineCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  9. SeptemberMixedWettest month; occasional tropical storms and rough ferry crossings.Flat eastern islands: rainy · Mountain islands: rainy · São Vicente and Mindelo: rainyCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  10. OctoberMixedRains fade; valleys green; turtle hatchlings on Boa Vista.Flat eastern islands: fine · Mountain islands: rainy · São Vicente and Mindelo: fineCrowds: Low
  11. NovemberGreatDry season returns; ideal hiking on Santo Antão.Flat eastern islands: best weather · Mountain islands: best weather · São Vicente and Mindelo: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  12. DecemberGreatChristmas and New Year peak on the beach islands; book early.Flat eastern islands: best weather · Mountain islands: best weather · São Vicente and Mindelo: fineCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays

Weather by region

How each climate zone rates each month.

Weather rating by region and month
RegionJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Flat eastern islandsSal, Boa Vista, MaioBestBestBestBestBestBestOKOKWetOKBestBest
Mountain islandsSanto Antão, Fogo, Santiago interior, São Nicolau, BravaBestBestBestBestBestOKOKWetWetWetBestBest
São Vicente and MindeloSão VicenteOKOKBestBestBestBestOKOKWetOKBestOK