São Filipe weather by month & the best time to visit
Cape Verde · beach resort · semi-arid climate
The best time to visit São Filipe is June — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 97/100), with April and May close behind. São Filipe averages about 3,105 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 24°C / 75°F and roughly 5 mm of rain in June.
When is the best time to visit São Filipe?
For sunshine, the best time to visit São Filipe is June, then April and May. The dullest month is September (82/100, 83 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is São Filipe?
São Filipe is one of the sunniest places on Earth: about 3,105 hours of sunshine a year. Conditions barely change through the year — only 15 Sunshine Score points separate June from September. It ranks #2 of 7 destinations in Cape Verde for annual sunshine, above the national median of 3,089 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around September, carries about 50% of the annual 368 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 | 26° / 79°F |
| February | 92 | 22° / 72°F | 20° / 68°F | 29 mm | 10 | 25° / 77°F |
| March | 95 | 22° / 72°F | 20° / 68°F | 11 mm | 12 | 25° / 77°F |
| April | 96 | 23° / 73°F | 21° / 70°F | 8 mm | 12 | 26° / 79°F |
| May | 96 | 23° / 73°F | 21° / 70°F | 6 mm | 12 | 26° / 79°F |
| June | 97 | 24° / 75°F | 22° / 72°F | 5 mm | 10 | 26° / 79°F |
| July | 95 | 25° / 77°F | 24° / 75°F | 13 mm | 10 | 27° / 81°F |
| August | 87 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 55 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| September | 82 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 83 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| October | 89 | 27° / 81°F | 25° / 77°F | 47 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| November | 89 | 26° / 79°F | 24° / 75°F | 47 mm | 8 | 28° / 82°F |
| December | 90 | 24° / 75°F | 23° / 73°F | 41 mm | 8 | 26° / 79°F |
Sea temperature in São Filipe by month
The sea off São Filipe is warmest in August at around 29°C / 84°F, and coolest in February at 25°C / 77°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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São Filipe: questions and answers
What kind of destination is São Filipe?
São Filipe is a beach resort in Cape Verde with a semi-arid climate — the sea reaches 29°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does São Filipe get a year?
São Filipe gets about 3,105 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around June.
When is the best time to visit São Filipe?
The sunniest time to visit São Filipe is June, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 97/100 (with April and May close behind). Expect daytime highs around 24°C / 75°F.
What is the least sunny month in São Filipe?
September is the least sunny month in São Filipe, scoring 82/100 with about 83 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in São Filipe?
The sea in São Filipe ranges from about 25°C (February) to 29°C (August). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in São Filipe?
The typical midday UV index in São Filipe peaks around 12 (extreme) in March, easing to about 8 (very high) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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