Cape Verde has a fantastic climate year round and is particularly ideal if you’re seeking some winter sun. Between November and March is peak season, though it’s best to avoid Christmas and New Year when it tends to get pretty busy. You can enjoy excellent weather across all nine islands. Stroll around pretty colonial cities, visit little towns on mountain passes, barter at bustling markets, and enjoy the water sports on Sal.
Many people are aware of Cape Verde’s year-round sunny climate and the popular beaches on Sal but perhaps less know about the excellent walking opportunities. The islands of Santiago, Santo Antão, and Fogo offer some of the most rewarding trails. If you don’t like to get too hot when you’re walking, then January, February, and March are the best months. This falls in peak period when it’s dry and sunny but when the temperatures are lower than other times of year and are in the comfortable mid twenties.
If you’re heading to Cape Verde to enjoy the watersports, particularly on the island of Sal, then November to June is optimum for windsurfing, kitesurfing, and sailing. Scuba diving is best between April and November, when visibility is good and the sea is warm.
Summary of best time to visit Cape Verde
In summary, Cape Verde has a fantastic warm and dry climate year round. For seeking some winter sun you can go any time between November and March. For walking holidays it is particularly good between January and March, and those seeking to catch those high winds need to go between April and November.
