Cape Verde weather in September
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





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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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