climate

The Cape Verde islands all have slightly different climates according to their terrain and location. Generally, the climate is dry with low humidity and an average temperature ranging between 22°C and 30°C. Water temperatures range between 22°C and 27°C, creating a beautifully tropical climate.

In Cape Verde there are two seasons: a dry season between November and July; and a moderately humid season  between August and October. Rainfall is rare throughout the year but more common the mountainous islands (Santo Antao, Sao Vicente, Santiago, Fogo, Brava) than the flat sandy islands (Sal, Boa Vista, Maio).

Month	Average Sunlight (hours)	Temperature				Discomfort from heat and humidity	Relative humidity		Average Precipitation (mm)
		Average		Record
		Min	Max	Min	Max		am	pm
Jan	7	20	25	17	30	Moderate	63	59	3
Feb	8	19	25	13	31	Moderate	59	57	0
March	9	20	26	17	33	Moderate	58	55	0
April	10	21	26	18	34	Moderate	58	54	0
May	10	21	27	18	33	Medium	59	55	0
June	9	22	28	19	34	Medium	62	59	0
July	7	24	28	19	33	Medium	68	66	5
Aug	6	24	29	22	32	High	73	71	97
Sept	7	25	29	22	34	High	74	73	114
Oct	8	24	29	22	33	Medium	69	65	31
Nov	8	23	28	20	32	Medium	64	63	8
Dec	7	22	26	18	31	Medium	63	62	3

Wind speed averages around 13 knots, dropping to 9 knots in the summer. These winds are brought in by the north east trade winds and help to provide a refreshing breeze on the coast.

In comparison to the Canary Islands, Cape Verde has a much more even climate throughout the year. The likelihood of a hurricane striking the Cape Verde Islands is very remote. Hurricanes start small in the Gulf of Guinea (south of Nigeria) near the equator and sweep westwards across the Atlantic well to the south of Cape Verde and by the time they reach the Caribbean are able to cause severe damage.

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