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Sal Weather in August

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

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Planning a getaway to Sal, Cape Verde this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Sal in August

Sal, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. August in Sal generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Santa Maria.

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

Precipitation

August is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 20 mm (0.8 in) in Santa Maria.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Santa Maria gets approximately 161 hours of sunlight in August, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Sal by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sal - and find the best time to visit. (based on Santa Maria)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April23°C (73°F) May24°C (75°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November26°C (79°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sal in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Sal

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Sal, Cape Verde?

Santa Maria

In August Santa Maria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

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Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
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Monthly rainfall
4 mm (0.2 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
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In our records: Cape Verde August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Cape Verde in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest August day in Cape Verde brought 155 mm (6.1 in) in Vila do Maio on August 26, 2008.

Sal weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sal, Cape Verde in August?

Sal, Cape Verde typically experiences excellent weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Santa Maria average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Sal, Cape Verde in August?

Daytime temperatures in Santa Maria peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in August, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Sal, Cape Verde get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Sal, Cape Verde. Santa Maria averages only about 20 mm (0.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Sal, Cape Verde?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Sal, Cape Verde with overall excellent weather in Santa Maria. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, provide excellent weather in Santa Maria.

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