Best time to visit Cape Verde

Cape Verde is a place lots of people visit almost all year round, but if you’re looking for the best time to go, May is definitely the time you should visit. This is based on a number of factors such as the weather, cost of flights and accommodation, peak travel periods and more.

In summer, the average maximum temperature in Praia climbs to around 28℃ (83℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 29℃ (85℉) on the hottest days of the year. In the winter, temperatures can get down to 20℃ (67℉) around February-time. In other areas of Cape Verde, temperatures might differ so be sure to compare other destinations below.

If you’re keen to work on your tan in Cape Verde, you’re most likely to get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around May. On average it rains the most days in September, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.

Below you’ll find loads more detailed information about when to travel to Cape Verde, including a monthly climate breakdown for the top destinations and loads of tools and recommendations to help you find flights and accommodation to suit your budget.