Santa Maria Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde is 25°C (77°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Santa Maria compares to cities worldwide.

With little seasonal fluctuation, Santa Maria offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in September and a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in February. At night, lows range from 26°C (79°F) to 21°C (70°F) throughout the year.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Santa Maria by month:

The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. September, the city's warmest month, averages 179 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Santa Maria's average annual maximum temperature is 25°C (77°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.

Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.

Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Santa Maria, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 23°C (73°F) and humidity around 71%, considered high. In September, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 77% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels, they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.

Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Santa Maria this rarely lasts long on the ground.

For more on Santa Maria's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Santa Maria climate page.