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Cape Verde
Cape Verde in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Cape Verde in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Cape Verde in August?
- Praia is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 30°C (86°F) in August; Nova Sintra is the coolest at 24°C (75°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Cape Verde in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Nova Sintra (27°C (80°F)), and 15 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
30°
Praia
Coolest
24°
Nova Sintra
Driest
12 mm
Santa Maria
Warmest sea
27°
Nova Sintra
Praia is the warm end of Cape Verde in August (30°C (86°F)); Nova Sintra the cool end (24°C (75°F)). On average it is about as warm as July. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Praia, Mindelo, and Santa Maria.
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Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | 28° | 22° | 12 mm | 26° | 85 |
| Tarrafal de Monte Trigo | 29° | 23° | 27 mm | 26° | 84 |
| Sal Rei | 27° | 23° | 18 mm | 26° | 84 |
| São Pedro | 28° | 24° | 20 mm | 26° | 84 |
| Rabil | 28° | 23° | 19 mm | 26° | 84 |
| Mindelo | 29° | 23° | 20 mm | 26° | 83 |
| Ribeira Brava | 27° | 22° | 42 mm | 26° | 83 |
| Ribeira Grande | 27° | 23° | 40 mm | 26° | 83 |
| Vila do Maio | 29° | 24° | 50 mm | 27° | 81 |
| Tarrafal | 28° | 23° | 88 mm | — | 80 |
| Praia | 30° | 24° | 59 mm | 27° | 79 |
| Cidade Velha | 30° | 24° | 63 mm | 27° | 79 |
| Sao Domingos | 27° | 21° | 74 mm | 27° | 79 |
| Assomada | 26° | 21° | 81 mm | 27° | 79 |
| São Filipe | 27° | 23° | 80 mm | 27° | 76 |
| Nova Sintra | 24° | 19° | 94 mm | 27° | 76 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Cape Verde in August?
Average daytime highs range from 24° in Nova Sintra to 30° in Praia.
Can you swim in Cape Verde in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Nova Sintra at about 27°.