Weather in August in Cape Verde
Planning a journey to Cape Verde this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Cape Verde in August?
August in Cape Verde generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C in Porto Novo to 29°C in Boa Ventura. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Boa Ventura and 23°C in Porto Novo.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Sal with an average of 18 mm to moderate rainfall in São Filipe with 58 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 161 hours of sunlight anticipated in Santa Maria. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at August's conditions in Cape Verde, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Cape Verde's yearly weather, check out our Cape Verde climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Cape Verde?
Santa Maria
In August Santa Maria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sal Rei
In August Sal Rei generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Mindelo
In August Mindelo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Praia
In August Praia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vila do Maio
In August Vila do Maio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Cape Verde?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Cape Verde with overall perfect weather in Santa Maria.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Santa Maria.
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