Espargos, Cape Verde experiences average highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 1 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Espargos, Cape Verde Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Espargos, Cape Verde. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Jul 
Wetter season: Feb–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
9.2/10
Best: June, July, November
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 23°C / 23°C
Feels Like 25°C / 22°C
Rainy Days 1
Rainfall 6 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 80%
Wind Speed 29 km/h
Dew Point 19°C
Hottest Month
27°C
September
Avg Low26°C
Rain5days
Coldest Month
20°C
March
Avg High21°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High22°C
Avg Low21°C
Windiest Month
35 km/h
February (Gusts 45)
Sea Temperature
22°C – 28°C
Warmest water: October (
27.7°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding March, April, August, September due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:00
Daylight 13.1h
Sunset 19:07
Live conditions—
Espargos on the map · live conditions
Espargos, Cape Verde
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Cape Verde
- City
- Espargos
- Population
- 24.5K
- Coordinates
- 16.76°, -22.94°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 0 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 1 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 2 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 1 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 22°C / 21°C . Feb: 21°C / 21°C . Mar: 21°C / 20°C . Apr: 22°C / 21°C . May: 22°C / 21°C . Jun: 23°C / 22°C . Jul: 24°C / 23°C . Aug: 26°C / 25°C . Sep: 27°C / 26°C . Oct: 26°C / 25°C . Nov: 25°C / 24°C . Dec: 23°C / 22°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 3 mm. Mar: 0 mm. Apr: 1 mm. May: 1 mm. Jun: 1 mm. Jul: 1 mm. Aug: 21 mm. Sep: 33 mm. Oct: 6 mm. Nov: 5 mm. Dec: 3 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 74%. Feb: 76%. Mar: 78%. Apr: 81%. May: 82%. Jun: 85%. Jul: 84%. Aug: 83%. Sep: 83%. Oct: 81%. Nov: 78%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 32 km/h . Feb: 35 km/h . Mar: 33 km/h . Apr: 31 km/h . May: 31 km/h . Jun: 29 km/h . Jul: 24 km/h . Aug: 23 km/h . Sep: 26 km/h . Oct: 28 km/h . Nov: 29 km/h . Dec: 31 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 10h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 23°C . Feb: 23°C . Mar: 22°C . Apr: 23°C . May: 24°C . Jun: 24°C . Jul: 26°C . Aug: 27°C . Sep: 28°C . Oct: 28°C . Nov: 26°C . Dec: 25°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 6.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | — | Sep · 27°C |
| Coldest month | — | Mar · 20°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 32 mm | Sep · 33 mm |
| Windiest month | Feb 2025 · 37 km/h | Feb · 35 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Excellent 
February
Excellent March
Excellent April
Excellent May
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August
Excellent September
Good October
Excellent November best
Excellent December
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C / 21°C | 22°C / 19°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 9.8h Good | 74% Muggy | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February | 21°C / 21°C | 20°C / 18°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 21°C / 20°C | 21°C / 18°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 22°C / 21°C | 22°C / 19°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 81% Humid | 9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 22°C / 21°C | 23°C / 20°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.6h Excellent | 82% Humid | 9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 23°C / 22°C | 25°C / 22°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.9h Excellent | 85% Humid | 8.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 24°C / 23°C | 27°C / 24°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.5h Excellent | 84% Humid | 8.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August | 26°C / 25°C | 30°C / 27°C | 2days (21 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 83% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September | 27°C / 26°C | 30°C / 27°C | 5days (33 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 83% Humid | 8.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| October | 26°C / 25°C | 29°C / 27°C | 1days (6 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 81% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 25°C / 24°C | 26°C / 24°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 10h Excellent | 78% Humid | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 23°C / 22°C | 23°C / 21°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 9.6h Good | 74% Muggy | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Espargos are June, July, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Espargos, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Espargos is September, with average daytime highs of 27°C (80°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Espargos is March, with average overnight lows of 20°C (68°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Espargos is September, averaging 33mm of precipitation across 5 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Espargos receives approximately 129 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Espargos.
The least favorable months to visit Espargos are March, April, August, September, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider June, July, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Espargos is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Espargos is 80%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December average 25°C (77°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Average wind speeds in Espargos are 29 km/h (18 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 35 km/h (21 mph) (gusts up to 45 km/h / 28 mph).
Espargos averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 45%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Espargos is 19°C (66°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Espargos has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Espargos ranges from 22°C (72°F) to 25°C (77°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Espargos. It earns a climate score of 9.8/10 with Excellent.
For June in Espargos, pack Windbreaker, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 23°C (73°F) and 0 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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