Sao Nicolau Weather & Climate: Cape Verde

Climate by month across Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Sao Nicolau

When planning a visit to Sao Nicolau in Cape Verde, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 23°C (73°F) in February up to 28°C (82°F) during the peak of September. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Tarrafal de São Nicolau, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Sao Nicolau, the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 23°C (73°F) and 26°C (79°F).

Precipitation in Sao Nicolau shows some seasonal variation. You'll find the most rain in September (39 mm (1.5 in)), while May tends to be drier (0 mm (0 in)). The driest conditions can be found during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December, with rainfall staying below 18 mm (0.7 in).

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Tarrafal de São Nicolau 23°C (73°F) 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 26°C (79°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)

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