Santa Maria Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde, is remarkably consistent, with temperatures year-round averaging 25°C (77°F). The warmest month is September at 28°C (82°F), and the coolest is February at 23°C (73°F).
The city has an arid climate, receiving only 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall per year. Sunshine peaks in April, when the city sees around 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Santa Maria
In Santa Maria temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in September to a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in February.
Nighttime temperatures range from 26°C (79°F) in September to 21°C (70°F) in February.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Santa Maria
Santa Maria sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall per year. The seasons in Santa Maria bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 36 mm (1.4 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 4 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, May, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.4 mm (0.02 in) over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Santa Maria Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Santa Maria
Santa Maria enjoys sunny spells year-round. April sees up to 7.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Santa Maria
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 22°C (72°F) in February to 26°C (79°F) in August.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Santa Maria by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Maria.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 77%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Santa Maria
The mean wind speed varies between 5 m/s (10 knots) and 7 m/s (14 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in July, August, September, October and November and highest during May. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Santa Maria 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Santa Maria
What makes Santa Maria truly special is its year-round comfortable climate, maintaining pleasant temperatures between 23°C (73°F) and 28°C (82°F) in every month. The extremely dry conditions ensure mostly clear skies and sunshine.This remarkable weather stability means there's no "bad" time to visit. Every month offers good conditions for being outdoors and exploration. Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
