When is the best time to visit Cabo Verde?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Boa Vista: March & February; Mindelo: March & February; Praia: March & February; Sal: February & March.

Which month is best overall in Cabo Verde?

Averaged across our 4 destinations in Cabo Verde, the strongest months are March, February, January. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Cabo Verde does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 4 destinations in Cabo Verde: Boa Vista, Mindelo, Praia, Sal.

How are the Cabo Verde travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Cabo Verde: Weather by Month

01 · Cabo Verde

About Cabo Verde

A volcanic archipelago in the Atlantic off West Africa, Cabo Verde is made up of ten islands with distinct characters. Sal and Boa Vista offer long beaches and steady wind for water sports, Santo Antao and Fogo carry dramatic volcanic landscapes, and the morna music of Mindelo shapes the culture. The dry months from November to June are the most reliable for beach stays, the rainy season from August to October is short and unpredictable, and trade winds keep the coast mild.

Did you know?

Cabo Verde is an archipelago of ten islands off West Africa, with a Creole culture that blends African and Portuguese roots.
The islands are volcanic and split into the windward Barlavento and leeward Sotavento groups.
Cabo Verde is known for morna music, and Cesária Évora brought it worldwide fame.

Weather

Cabo Verde: weather by month

Warmest month: October (27°C). Wettest: September (107 mm). Best overall score: March (9.8/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	23°C	3 mm	29	9.3/10
February	22°C	0 mm	27	9.7/10
March	22°C	0 mm	31	9.8/10
April	23°C	0 mm	30	9.3/10
May	24°C	0 mm	31	9.0/10
June	24°C	2 mm	30	8.6/10
July	25°C	12 mm	30	8.2/10
August	26°C	85 mm	30	6.3/10
September	26°C	107 mm	28	5.8/10
October	27°C	22 mm	30	7.5/10
November	26°C	8 mm	29	8.1/10
December	24°C	16 mm	29	8.9/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: Target March, February, January — that is where comfort scores peak (9.8/10). September is the weakest month at 5.8/10.
02Weather & what to pack: March averages 22°C with 0 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value: If budget matters, target May — 9.0/10 with lighter demand than March.

Things to do in Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Cabo Verde?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Boa Vista: March & February; Mindelo: March & February; Praia: March & February; Sal: February & March.
Which month is best overall in Cabo Verde?: Averaged across our 4 destinations in Cabo Verde, the strongest months are March, February, January. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Cabo Verde does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 4 destinations in Cabo Verde: Boa Vista, Mindelo, Praia, Sal.
How are the Cabo Verde travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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