Cape Verde · September
Best travel monthTravel seasonCape Verde · Africa
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 26° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° |
MINMIN | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 22° |
☀️Sunshine | 9h | 9h | 10h | 10h | 11h | 11h | 10h | 9h | 9h | 10h | 9h | 9h |
🌊Water Temp | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° |
🌧Rain Days | 0d0mm | 0d3mm | 0d0mm | 0d1mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d1mm | 1d17mm | 4d30mm | 1d13mm | 0d2mm | 0d3mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
September is among the best months in Cape Verde: only 4 rain days, 31°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 31°C, cooling to 25°C at night (daily average: 27°C). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 30 mm total. The water is a warm 27°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in September are ideal.
Packing list for Cape Verde in September
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is September a good time to visit Cape Verde?
- Yes — September is one of the best months to visit Cape Verde (Climate Score: 79/100). Pleasant temperatures (31°C), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (4) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Cape Verde in September?
- In September, Cape Verde sees daily highs of 31°C. Nights cool to 25°C, with a daily average of 27°C.
- How much rain falls in Cape Verde in September?
- In September, Cape Verde receives an average of 30 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Cape Verde get in September?
- Cape Verde averages 9 sunshine hours per day in September — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Cape Verde in September?
- Water temperature in Cape Verde in September averages 27°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
