- Sunshine hrs/yr
- 3,500
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, visit-caboverde.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Trade winds from the northeast (15–30 km/h) keep midday heat comfortable even during warmer months.
- Humidity typically ranges from 60% to 80%, higher during rainy season (July–October).
- UV index is high year-round (often 8 out of 11), so sun protection is essential even when cloudy.
- Best time for outdoor activities and water sports is November to June when the climate is stable and dry.
- Even during the rainy season (August–October), rainfall is low and concentrated over just a few days; most days remain sunny and suitable for activities.
Snow
- Snowfall
- None
- Note
- Snow is virtually nonexistent due to tropical desert climate and consistently warm temperatures
Seasons
Dry Season
- Name
- Dry Season
- Months
- November to June
- Characteristics
- Long sunny periods, very little rain, ideal for outdoor activities and beach time
Rainy Season
- Name
- Rainy Season
- Months
- July to October
- Characteristics
- Rainfall concentrated in August and September; still exceptionally low
Overview
Sal has a subtropical desert climate with minimal rainfall and stable, warm temperatures year-round.
Rainfall
- Driest Month
- June
- Wettest Month
- September
- Annual Total Mm
- 91
- Driest Month Rainfall Mm
- 0
- Wettest Month Rainfall Mm
- 35
- Note
- Rainfall is extremely low and unreliable; virtually no precipitation from January to June
Sunshine
- Annual Hours
- 3500
- Daily Average
- 9 to 10 hours per day
- Sunniest Months
- March to May
Temperature
- Coolest Months
- January, February
- Peak Warm Months
- August, September, October
- Year Round Range Celsius
- 23°C (73°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Coolest Temperature Celsius
- 21
- Year Round Range Fahrenheit
- 23°C (73°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Peak Warm Temperature Celsius
- 27
- Coolest Temperature Fahrenheit
- 70
- Peak Warm Temperature Fahrenheit
- 81
- Note
- Temperatures remain very stable with minimal fluctuation throughout the year
Sea Temperature
- Coolest Months
- February to March
- Warmest Months
- August to October
- Coolest Temperature Celsius
- 21
- Warmest Temperature Celsius
- 26
- Coolest Temperature Fahrenheit
- 70
- Warmest Temperature Fahrenheit
- 79
- Note
- Sea water remains warm and suitable for swimming year-round
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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