January is one of the strongest months in Sal (4th)
Best window · 9.3/10At 23°C (73°F) this is comfortable city weather in January, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Sal at 9.3/10 (4th of 12), just behind February at 9.7/10.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
February in Sal — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.7/10At 22°C (72°F) this is comfortable city weather in February, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
At just 13 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Sal at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
March is one of the strongest months in Sal (2nd)
Best window · 9.7/10March averages 22°C (71°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Sal (2nd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.7/10.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
April in Sal — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
Best window · 9.4/10At 23°C (73°F) this is comfortable city weather in April, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
At just 2 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Sal at 9.4/10 (3rd of 12), just behind February at 9.7/10.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
May in Sal — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
Best window · 9.1/10May averages 23°C (74°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Sal (5th of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.7/10.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
June in Sal — one of the year's strongest windows (7th)
Best window · 8.7/10At 24°C (76°F) this is comfortable city weather in June, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
At just 2 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Sal at 8.7/10 (7th of 12), just behind February at 9.7/10.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
July in Sal: strong conditions, 8th of 12
Good · 8.3/10At 25°C (78°F) this is comfortable city weather in July, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
At just 6 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight.
That is 8.3/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
August in Sal: strong conditions, 11th of 12
Good · 7.2/10August averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 76%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 44 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 daylight hours.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
Flexible dates? February scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
September holds up well in Sal — 12th best month
Good · 7/10September averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 75%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 daylight hours.
It scores 7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
Flexible dates? February scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
October holds up well in Sal — 10th best month
Good · 7.3/10Days in October average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 74% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight.
That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Sal — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.
November holds up well in Sal — 9th best month
Good · 8/10At 26°C (78°F) this is comfortable city weather in November, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
At just 10 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight.
That is 8/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Sal — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
December ranks 6th of 12 for Sal — one of the best windows
Best window · 8.9/10December averages 24°C (75°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Rain is a non-issue at 6 mm for the month, with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight to work with.
A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Sal (6th of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.7/10.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
