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Why visit Cape Verde?

Cape Verde is an archipelago of ten volcanic islands in the Atlantic, about 570 kilometres off the coast of West Africa. With warm sunshine almost all year, a mix of African and Portuguese culture and a relaxed lifestyle summed up in the phrase 'no stress', it is a growing winter-sun destination.

The islands are very different. Sal and Boa Vista are flat and sandy, with long white beaches such as Santa Maria on Sal and excellent kitesurfing; Sal also has the Pedra de Lume salt crater, where you can float in salt water inside an old volcano. Santo Antão is green and mountainous, with some of the best hiking in the Atlantic. Fogo is dominated by an active volcano whose crater holds villages and vineyards. São Vicente is the cultural heart, with the town of Mindelo and its music scene and carnival; Cape Verde's morna music was popularised by Cesária Évora. Try cachupa, the national stew of corn and beans, and grogue sugar-cane spirit.

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Popular experiences in Cape Verde

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When to go to Cape Verde

The best months for Cape Verde are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December. Highs then sit around 27°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

Jan
26°
low 20°
0 wet days
Feb
25°
low 20°
1 wet days
Mar
26°
low 20°
0 wet days
Apr
27°
low 20°
0 wet days
May
27°
low 21°
0 wet days
Jun
28°
low 22°
0 wet days
Jul
29°
low 22°
2 wet days
Aug
29°
low 24°
11 wet days
Sep
29°
low 24°
11 wet days
Oct
30°
low 24°
4 wet days
Nov
28°
low 23°
0 wet days
Dec
27°
low 21°
0 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Praia, Praia Municipality. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Cape Verde — common questions

When is the best time to visit Cape Verde?

The best months for Cape Verde are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December. Highs then sit around 27°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

What is the weather like in Cape Verde?

October is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 30°C. February is the coolest, around 25°C by day and 20°C at night. August is the wettest, with about 11 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Cape Verde known for?

Cape Verde is best known for beaches, islands, adventure and culture. The things people come for: Santa Maria beach, Pedra de Lume, Fogo volcano, Mindelo.

Who is Cape Verde best suited to?

Cape Verde works particularly well for couples, families and groups of friends. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Cape Verde?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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Do I need a visa for Cabo Verde?

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