Best time to travel Cape Verde: When to travel to Cape Verde?

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The island of eternal summer. This is how Cape Verde is often described. Cape Verde is an African island nation that includes 15 smaller islands. The inhabitants of Cape Verde live on 9 of the 15 islands. They extend in the deep blue Atlantic Ocean south of the Canary Islands, off the west coast of Africa at the level of Senegal.

Cape Verde has a rather mild, oceanic climate. Due to the north trade wind, dry air from the Sahara is blown to the Cape Verde islands. Nevertheless, you will find a warmer climate than on the Canary Islands.

Weather and climate

350 days of sunshine a year, an average annual temperature of 22- 27 °C and a water temperature of over 20 °C all year round, that's Cape Verde. At the same time, the water temperature is usually even between 22 and 27 °C. On the Cape Verde islands it is summer all year round, which is why there are only very slight variations in temperature between the seasons. Also the temperatures between day and night do not differ much, due to the cool sea currents and fresh sea winds. The location of the island alone is responsible for few differences in temperatures. The location can influence the wind, rain or dry conditions to which the island is exposed. Basically, however, there are only two significant weather phenomena on Cape Verde: the rainy season, also called Tempos das chuvas, and the so-called Tempo das Brisas, the time of the winds. However, they do not have a great impact on the weather and climate.

Travel in the rainy season

The Cape Verde Islands are in the months from August to October of the rainy season, or Tempo das chuvas, exposed. But really much precipitation does not fall during this time. Even in the rainy season it can happen that no rain falls for several weeks. If there is a rain shower, it is usually very short and then the sun shines again. At this time it often happens that the sky is quite cloudy and also the humidity is quite oppressive. Basically, there are on average only 6 rainy days per year on Cape Verde.

The Tempo das chuvas but is also considered very beautiful, because the flowers and plants shine in more vibrant and impressive colors in this period.

Travel in the time of the winds

In the period from October to June there is an increased occurrence of stronger winds. Especially the north trade wind blows remarkably strong during this time. The dry air from the Sahara is blown to the Cape Verde islands. In addition, the Harmattan wind also occurs during the winter season. In addition, the winds are also responsible for a slight breeze in the air, this also provides a little more pleasant temperatures. Especially wind and kite surfers enjoy the Tempo das Brisas, the time of the winds. Despite everything, it is important to be careful, because the Atlantic Ocean is agitated by the strong winds and there may be undercurrents. In this situation, you should refrain from swimming.

Conclusion

Sun, summer temperatures and sea all year round. This can only be found on Cape Verde. Basically, the Cape Verdean islands can be visited all year round. Even in the rainy season you don't have to do without sunshine. Therefore, it is quite easy to find the best travel time for you.

Why not come with us to our next Cape Verde Adventure and experience together with us the island of eternal summer. We look forward to seeing you!

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