Santiago Island Weather in September

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

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Praia Tarrafal Assomada Cidade Velha

Are you planning a trip a to Santiago Island, Cape Verde in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Santiago Island in September

Santiago Island, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. September 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 25°C (77°F) in Praia. On average, September is the warmest month of the year in Santiago Island, Cape Verde. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in Santiago Island, Cape Verde, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tarrafal with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Cidade Velha with 82 mm (3.2 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

September brings good sunshine to many areas. Praia sees around 219 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) This monthJune27°C (81°F) July28°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 September

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

Temperature range in Santiago Island (September)

Precipitation variation in Santiago Island (September)

Praia

In September Praia 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
219 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Praia →

Tarrafal

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
219 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tarrafal →

Assomada

In September Assomada 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
219 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Assomada →

Cidade Velha

In September Cidade Velha 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
219 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
4 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 September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Praia 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Tarrafal 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Assomada 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Cidade Velha 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

Santiago Island weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Santiago Island, Cape Verde typically experiences perfect weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Praia average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Santiago Island, Cape Verde during September range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Praia.

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

September is on the drier side in Santiago Island, Cape Verde. Praia averages only about 81 mm (3.2 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, September is a good time to visit Santiago Island, Cape Verde with overall perfect weather in Praia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Praia.

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