São Filipe Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore São Filipe’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Cape Verde.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Year-round, São Filipe experiences a consistently comfortable climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a warm 28°C in September. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a warm 23°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 21°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in São Filipe by month:
The early hours of 4 AM to 6 AM often see the lowest temperatures, while 3 PM marks the peak of the day’s heat as the sun’s impact is strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 2.1 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 4 days.
Annual Temperatures in Cape Verde Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Cape Verde. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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São Filipe Temperatures Compared World Wide
São Filipe’s average annual maximum temperature is 25°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In contrast, in ReykjavÃk, Iceland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 9°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about São Filipe’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our São Filipe climate page.
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