Cape Verde weather in August
Cape Verde averages 29°C by day and 24°C at night in August, with the sea at 27°C and 6 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
29°C
Night
24°C
Sea
27°C
Rainy days
6
Flight from London
5½h
What August feels like
August is hot in Cape Verde: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 27°C: comfortable for long swims.
Rain is occasional, on about 6 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Cape Verde is the #30 warmest in August.
Want it warmer in August?
These are hotter than Cape Verde this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Cape Verde weather by month
August is highlighted. Compare with July and September, or see the full year in Cape Verde.
Cape Verde in August: quick answers
Is Cape Verde hot in August?
August is hot in Cape Verde: proper beach weather. Average highs are 29°C and lows 24°C.
Can you swim in Cape Verde in August?
The sea is warm at 27°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Cape Verde in August?
Rain is occasional, on about 6 days.
What is the warmest month in Cape Verde?
October, at an average high of 30°C. The coolest is February at 25°C.
How long is the flight to Cape Verde from the UK?
About 5½h direct from London, estimated from the 4,356 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in August for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in August from 2016 to 2025 for Sal, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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