Cape Verde

Cape Verde Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cape Verde in April.

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Santa Maria Sal Rei Mindelo Praia

Planning a journey to Cape Verde this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cape Verde in April

April in Cape Verde generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Porto Novo to 26°C (79°F) in Cidade Velha. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Cidade Velha and 20°C (68°F) in Porto Novo.

For a closer look at conditions across Cape Verde, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

April is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1 mm (0.04 in) in Santa Maria.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, Santa Maria gets approximately 217 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Cape Verde in April

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cape Verde

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Cape Verde?

Temperature range in Cape Verde (April)

Precipitation variation in Cape Verde (April)

Santa Maria

In April Santa Maria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
217 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santa Maria →

Sal Rei

In April Sal Rei generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
217 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sal Rei →

Mindelo

In April Mindelo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
293 hours
307 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mindelo →

Praia

In April Praia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
281 hours
287 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
1 mm (0.04 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Praia →

Vila do Maio

In April Vila do Maio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
281 hours
287 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Vila do Maio →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cape Verde in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Maria 23°C (73°F) 21°C (70°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Sal Rei 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Mindelo 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Praia 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Vila do Maio 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Porto Novo 22°C (72°F) 20°C (68°F) 2.3 mm (0.1 in)

Cape Verde weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cape Verde in April?

In April, Cape Verde generally has perfect weather conditions. Santa Maria sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in Cape Verde in April?

Daytime temperatures in Santa Maria peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in April, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

Does Cape Verde get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Cape Verde. Santa Maria averages only about 1 mm (0.04 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Cape Verde?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Santa Maria, April might be a good time to visit Cape Verde.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Santa Maria.

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