Espargos weather by month & the best time to visit
Cape Verde · beach resort · hot desert climate
The best time to visit Espargos is April — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 96/100), with May and June close behind. Espargos averages about 2,997 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 22°C / 72°F and roughly 6 mm of rain in April.
When is the best time to visit Espargos?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Espargos is April, then May and June. The dullest month is September (88/100, 50 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Espargos?
Espargos gets a lot of sun: around 2,997 hours a year. Conditions barely change through the year — only 8 Sunshine Score points separate April from September. It ranks #5 of 7 destinations in Cape Verde for annual sunshine, below the national median of 3,089 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around September, carries about 45% of the annual 245 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 93 | 23° / 73°F | 21° / 70°F | 23 mm | 8 | 24° / 75°F |
| February | 93 | 22° / 72°F | 20° / 68°F | 23 mm | 9 | 24° / 75°F |
| March | 95 | 22° / 72°F | 20° / 68°F | 7 mm | 11 | 23° / 73°F |
| April | 96 | 22° / 72°F | 21° / 70°F | 6 mm | 11 | 23° / 73°F |
| May | 96 | 23° / 73°F | 21° / 70°F | 5 mm | 11 | 24° / 75°F |
| June | 96 | 23° / 73°F | 22° / 72°F | 4 mm | 10 | 24° / 75°F |
| July | 95 | 25° / 77°F | 23° / 73°F | 7 mm | 9 | 26° / 79°F |
| August | 91 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 34 mm | 10 | 27° / 81°F |
| September | 88 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 50 mm | 10 | 28° / 82°F |
| October | 92 | 27° / 81°F | 25° / 77°F | 26 mm | 9 | 28° / 82°F |
| November | 92 | 25° / 77°F | 24° / 75°F | 27 mm | 8 | 27° / 81°F |
| December | 91 | 24° / 75°F | 23° / 73°F | 33 mm | 7 | 25° / 77°F |
Sea temperature in Espargos by month
The sea off Espargos is warmest in September at around 28°C / 82°F, and coolest in March at 23°C / 73°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Espargos: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Espargos?
Espargos is a beach resort in Cape Verde with a hot desert climate — the sea reaches 28°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Espargos get a year?
Espargos gets about 2,997 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around April.
When is the best time to visit Espargos?
The sunniest time to visit Espargos is April, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 96/100 (with May and June close behind). Expect daytime highs around 22°C / 72°F.
What is the least sunny month in Espargos?
September is the least sunny month in Espargos, scoring 88/100 with about 50 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Espargos?
The sea in Espargos ranges from about 23°C (March) to 28°C (September). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Espargos?
The typical midday UV index in Espargos peaks around 11 (extreme) in March, easing to about 7 (high) in December. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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