Cape Verde

Cape Verde Weather in October

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

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Santa Maria Sal Rei Mindelo Praia

Thinking about venturing to Cape Verde this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect 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 (79°F) in Porto Novo to 30°C (86°F) in Boa Ventura. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Boa Ventura and 24°C (75°F) in Porto Novo.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Sal with an average of 16 mm (0.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Praia with 33 mm (1.3 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Santa Maria sees close to 199 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Cape Verde in October

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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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Cape Verde?

Temperature range in Cape Verde (October)

Precipitation variation in Cape Verde (October)

Santa Maria

In October Santa Maria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
199 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santa Maria →

Sal Rei

In October Sal Rei generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
199 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sal Rei →

Mindelo

In October Mindelo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
240 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mindelo →

Praia

In October Praia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
247 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Praia →

Vila do Maio

In October Vila do Maio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
247 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Vila do Maio →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Maria 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Sal Rei 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Mindelo 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Praia 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Vila do Maio 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Porto Novo 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)

Cape Verde weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cape Verde in October?

In October, Cape Verde generally has perfect weather conditions. Santa Maria sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Cape Verde in October?

In Santa Maria, the average daytime high in October is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does Cape Verde get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Cape Verde during October, with Santa Maria averaging close to 17 mm (0.7 in).

Is October a Good 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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