Santiago Island Weather in August

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

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Praia Tarrafal Assomada Cidade Velha

Planning a journey to Santiago Island, Cape Verde this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Santiago Island in August

Santiago Island, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. August in Santiago Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Praia.

To explore the conditions in Santiago Island, Cape Verde in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tarrafal with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Cidade Velha with 56 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Praia enjoys about 200 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Santiago Island in August

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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 Santiago Island

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Santiago Island, Cape Verde?

Temperature range in Santiago Island (August)

Precipitation variation in Santiago Island (August)

Praia

In August Praia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
200 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Praia →

Tarrafal

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
200 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tarrafal →

Assomada

In August Assomada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
200 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Assomada →

Cidade Velha

In August Cidade Velha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
200 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cidade Velha →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Santiago Island, in Cape Verde.

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.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Santiago Island in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Praia 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Tarrafal 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Assomada 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Cidade Velha 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Santiago Island weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santiago Island, Cape Verde in August?

In August, Santiago Island, Cape Verde generally has perfect weather conditions. Praia sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Santiago Island, Cape Verde in August?

Praia averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santiago Island, Cape Verde during August, with Praia averaging close to 55 mm (2.2 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Santiago Island, Cape Verde?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Praia, August might be a good time to visit Santiago Island, Cape Verde. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Praia.

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