Vila do Maio weather by month & the best time to visit
Cape Verde · beach resort · semi-arid climate
The best time to visit Vila do Maio is April — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 96/100), with May and June close behind. Vila do Maio averages about 2,984 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F and roughly 4 mm of rain in April.
When is the best time to visit Vila do Maio?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Vila do Maio is April, then May and June. The dullest month is September (81/100, 85 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Vila do Maio?
Vila do Maio gets a lot of sun: around 2,984 hours a year. Conditions barely change through the year — only 15 Sunshine Score points separate April from September. It ranks #7 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 58% of the annual 335 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 92 | 23° / 73°F | 22° / 72°F | 25 mm | 8 | 25° / 77°F |
| February | 94 | 23° / 73°F | 21° / 70°F | 17 mm | 9 | 25° / 77°F |
| March | 95 | 23° / 73°F | 21° / 70°F | 11 mm | 11 | 24° / 75°F |
| April | 96 | 23° / 73°F | 22° / 72°F | 4 mm | 12 | 25° / 77°F |
| May | 96 | 24° / 75°F | 22° / 72°F | 3 mm | 11 | 25° / 77°F |
| June | 96 | 24° / 75°F | 23° / 73°F | 4 mm | 10 | 25° / 77°F |
| July | 94 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 13 mm | 10 | 26° / 79°F |
| August | 86 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 59 mm | 10 | 28° / 82°F |
| September | 81 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 85 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| October | 88 | 28° / 82°F | 26° / 79°F | 49 mm | 9 | 28° / 82°F |
| November | 90 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 36 mm | 8 | 27° / 81°F |
| December | 91 | 25° / 77°F | 24° / 75°F | 29 mm | 7 | 26° / 79°F |
Sea temperature in Vila do Maio by month
The sea off Vila do Maio is warmest in September at around 29°C / 84°F, and coolest in March at 24°C / 75°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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Vila do Maio: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Vila do Maio?
Vila do Maio 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 Vila do Maio get a year?
Vila do Maio gets about 2,984 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around April.
When is the best time to visit Vila do Maio?
The sunniest time to visit Vila do Maio is April, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 96/100 (with May and June close behind). Expect daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F.
What is the least sunny month in Vila do Maio?
September is the least sunny month in Vila do Maio, scoring 81/100 with about 85 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Vila do Maio?
The sea in Vila do Maio ranges from about 24°C (March) to 29°C (September). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Vila do Maio?
The typical midday UV index in Vila do Maio peaks around 12 (extreme) in April, 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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