Sao Nicolau Weather in August

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

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Tarrafal de São Nicolau

Thinking about venturing to Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Sao Nicolau in August

Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. August in Sao Nicolau 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 Tarrafal de São Nicolau.

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

Precipitation

August is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 21 mm (0.8 in) in Tarrafal de São Nicolau.

Explore Sao Nicolau by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sao Nicolau — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tarrafal de São Nicolau)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April23°C (73°F) May24°C (75°F) June25°C (77°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 Sao Nicolau in August

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

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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 Sao Nicolau

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

Tarrafal de São Nicolau

In August Tarrafal de São Nicolau 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 perfect that month.

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Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
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Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
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Monthly rainfall
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
21 mm (0.8 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.

Sao Nicolau weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde in August?

In August, Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde generally has perfect weather conditions. Tarrafal de São Nicolau sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde in August?

Daytime temperatures in Tarrafal de São Nicolau peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in August, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde during August, with Tarrafal de São Nicolau averaging close to 21 mm (0.8 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Tarrafal de São Nicolau, August might be a good time to visit Sao Nicolau, 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 Tarrafal de São Nicolau.

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