Cape Verde weather in September

Are you planning a trip to Cape Verde in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? Look no further than this page for all the information you need.

What is the weather like in Cape Verde in September?

The weather conditions in Cape Verde in September vary from tolerable to perfect depending on the destination.

During September in Cape Verde, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Nova Sintra with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Praia with 30°C (87°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Praia and 21°C (69°F) in Nova Sintra. On average, it is the warmest month of the year in Cape Verde. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

Precipitation in September varies from moderate in Tarrafal with an average of 57mm (2.3 inches) of rainfall to high in Praja with 104mm (4.1 inches). It is the wettest month of the year in Santa Maria. It is also generally a moderately sunny time of year with an average of 179 hours of sunshine in Santa Maria during the entire month.

To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Cape Verde, check out the map below.

Where to go in Cape Verde in September

Find the average weather conditions in September for the most popular destinations in Cape Verde on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

Popular destinations in Cape Verde

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

Average weather in Santa Maria

In September Santa Maria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (78°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Santa Maria
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   August August
<<  
27°C / 81°F 
25°C / 77°F 
161 hours 
38mm / 1.5" 
3 days 
28°C / 82°F 
26°C / 78°F 
179 hours 
74mm / 2.9" 
4 days 
October   >> October
>>  
28°C / 82°F 
26°C / 78°F 
199 hours 
22mm / 0.9" 
1 days 
Climate in Santa Maria

Average weather in Sal Rei

In September Sal Rei 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.

Sal Rei
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   August August
<<  
29°C / 83°F 
24°C / 76°F 
161 hours 
48mm / 1.9" 
4 days 
29°C / 84°F 
25°C / 77°F 
179 hours 
79mm / 3.1" 
4 days 
October   >> October
>>  
29°C / 84°F 
25°C / 76°F 
199 hours 
32mm / 1.3" 
2 days 
Climate in Sal Rei

Average weather in Mindelo

In September Mindelo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mindelo
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   August August
<<  
28°C / 83°F 
22°C / 72°F 
230 hours 
56mm / 2.2" 
4 days 
29°C / 84°F 
23°C / 73°F 
230 hours 
77mm / 3" 
5 days 
October   >> October
>>  
29°C / 83°F 
22°C / 71°F 
240 hours 
42mm / 1.7" 
4 days 
Climate in Mindelo

Average weather in Praia

In September Praia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Praia
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   August August
<<  
30°C / 85°F 
24°C / 75°F 
200 hours 
83mm / 3.3" 
6 days 
30°C / 87°F 
24°C / 75°F 
219 hours 
104mm / 4.1" 
6 days 
October   >> October
>>  
30°C / 87°F 
23°C / 74°F 
247 hours 
37mm / 1.5" 
4 days 
Climate in Praia

Average weather in Vila do Maio

In September Vila do Maio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (78°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Vila do Maio
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   August August
<<  
28°C / 82°F 
25°C / 77°F 
200 hours 
62mm / 2.4" 
6 days 
29°C / 83°F 
26°C / 78°F 
219 hours 
88mm / 3.5" 
6 days 
October   >> October
>>  
29°C / 84°F 
26°C / 78°F 
247 hours 
54mm / 2.1" 
3 days 
Climate in Vila do Maio

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Is September the best time to go to Cape Verde?

In our opinion September is one of the best times to visit Cape Verde with commonly perfect weather in Santa Maria. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average the best time to visit Cape Verde is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Santa Maria. The worst months are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December that can have perfect weather conditions.

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