Cape Verde: Discover the largest island of Santiago
Uncover the hidden gem of Santiago—stunning beaches, cultural immersion, and an authentic African atmosphere await. Escape the crowds and explore this untouched paradise.
August in Tarrafal brings high temperatures, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and nights dropping to 25°C (77°F). With excellent weather conditions overall, it's a good time to visit.
For additional travel inspiration, our weather planner can help you discover destinations worldwide.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tarrafal - and find the best time to visit.
34-year average (1987-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Tarrafal typically stay consistent throughout August, with daily highs averaging around 28°C (82°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 25°C (77°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Tarrafal spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Tarrafal between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during August.
Find out more about the weather in Cape Verde and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Cape Verde in August →
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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in August. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
See the full Tarrafal climate overview or explore weather in Cape Verde.
Where to go in August - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
Cape Verde: Discover the largest island of Santiago
Uncover the hidden gem of Santiago—stunning beaches, cultural immersion, and an authentic African atmosphere await. Escape the crowds and explore this untouched paradise.
Visit Kruger Park in South Africa
Are you going to South Africa, then you cannot skip the Kruger Park. The Kruger Park is one of the most beautiful and largest safari parks in the world.
The Atlas Mountains in Morocco
This mountain range is the second highest mountains in the world and is certainly one of the most natural and wonderful mountains you could ever visit. One for the bucket list for sure.
One of South Africa's most spectacular private game reserves
Sabi Sand Game Reserve is one of South Africa's most spectacular private game reserves. The chance that you see the entire Big Five is high in winter (June - August).