Santiago Island Weather in March

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

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Praia Tarrafal Assomada Cidade Velha

Considering a trip to Santiago Island, Cape Verde this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Santiago Island in March

Santiago Island, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. March in Santiago Island generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Tarrafal to 26°C (79°F) in Cidade Velha. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Cidade Velha and 21°C (70°F) in Tarrafal.

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

Precipitation

March is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1 mm (0.04 in) in Praia.

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Praia sees around 281 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March25°C (77°F) April26°C (79°F) May26°C (79°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santiago Island in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Santiago Island.

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Santiago Island, Cape Verde?

Temperature range in Santiago Island (March)

Precipitation variation in Santiago Island (March)

Praia

In March Praia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
281 hours
287 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Praia →

Tarrafal

In March Tarrafal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
281 hours
287 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tarrafal →

Assomada

In March Assomada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
281 hours
287 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Assomada →

Cidade Velha

In March Cidade Velha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
281 hours
287 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
2 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.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Praia 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Tarrafal 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Assomada 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Cidade Velha 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 0.9 mm (0.04 in)

Santiago Island weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Santiago Island, Cape Verde generally has perfect weather conditions. Praia sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

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

In Praia, the average daytime high in March is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santiago Island, Cape Verde during March, with Praia averaging close to 1 mm (0.04 in).

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

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Praia, March might be a good time to visit Santiago Island, Cape Verde.

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

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