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Weather in October in Cape Verde

Considering a trip to Cape Verde this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Cape Verde in October?

October 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 30°C in Boa Ventura. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Boa Ventura and 24°C in Porto Novo.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Sal with an average of 16 mm to moderate rainfall in Praia with 33 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Santa Maria enjoys approximately 199 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Cape Verde for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Cape Verde climate page.

Where to go in Cape Verde in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Cape Verde on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Cape Verde?

Santa Maria

In October Santa Maria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Santa Maria
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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28°C 
26°C 
179 hours 
36 mm 
4 days 
28°C 
25°C 
199 hours 
17 mm 
a single day 
26°C 
24°C 
190 hours 
4.1 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Santa Maria

Sal Rei

In October 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.

Sal Rei
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
25°C 
179 hours 
43 mm 
4 days 
29°C 
25°C 
199 hours 
20 mm 
2 days 
28°C 
24°C 
190 hours 
4.5 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Sal Rei

Mindelo

In October Mindelo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mindelo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
27°C 
25°C 
230 hours 
41 mm 
5 days 
27°C 
24°C 
240 hours 
21 mm 
3 days 
26°C 
23°C 
230 hours 
6.6 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Mindelo

Praia

In October Praia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Praia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
25°C 
219 hours 
81 mm 
7 days 
29°C 
25°C 
247 hours 
33 mm 
4 days 
28°C 
24°C 
233 hours 
6.1 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Praia

Vila do Maio

In October Vila do Maio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Vila do Maio
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
26°C 
219 hours 
69 mm 
6 days 
28°C 
26°C 
247 hours 
31 mm 
3 days 
27°C 
25°C 
233 hours 
4.8 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Vila do Maio

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cape Verde.

Is October the best time to visit Cape Verde?

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

On average, the best time to visit Cape Verde is in with generally perfect weather in Santa Maria.

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