Yearly weather and climate in Santa Maria, Cape Verde
The yearly weather in Santa Maria runs from around 20°C in March to 30°C in October. January is the driest month at 0 rainy days; September the wettest at 8. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.
Sunshine
Expect up to 11.5 hours of clear skies in May, but only 9.7 hours in Jan. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
Rainfall peaks in Sep (43mm), but it's generally moderate. A light travel umbrella should be enough.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 5°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Santa Maria, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 2679°2169°0Jan
- 2678°2068°1Feb
- 2578°2067°0Mar
- 2679°2169°0Apr
- 2780°2170°0May
- 2882°2272°1Jun
- 2883°2374°2Jul
- 3085°2576°7Aug
- 3086°2578°8Sep
- 3087°2577°2Oct
- 2985°2374°1Nov
- 2780°2271°1Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jan is typically driest at 0 days (1mm); Sep the wettest at 8 days (43mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°C | 21°C | 0 | 1mm |
| Feb | 26°C | 20°C | 1 | 13mm |
| Mar | 25°C | 20°C | 0 | 0mm |
| Apr | 26°C | 21°C | 0 | 0mm |
| May | 27°C | 21°C | 0 | 0mm |
| Jun | 28°C | 22°C | 1 | 2mm |
| Jul | 28°C | 23°C | 2 | 7mm |
| Aug | 30°C | 25°C | 7 | 41mm |
| Sep | 30°C | 25°C | 8 | 43mm |
| Oct | 30°C | 25°C | 2 | 8mm |
| Nov | 29°C | 23°C | 1 | 2mm |
| Dec | 27°C | 22°C | 1 | 5mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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