When is the best time to go to Santa Maria

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Santa Maria, Cape Verde. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Santa Maria weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Santa Maria are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Santa Maria January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 6mm 1.8hrs 12hrs 23°C

Santa Maria's weather in January is typically warm and very dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Maria for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Santa Maria and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Santa Maria with around 6mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Santa Maria February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 2mm 3.2hrs 12.3hrs 22°C

February in Santa Maria is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Maria.

February is in the winter in Santa Maria and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santa Maria with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Santa Maria March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 1mm 1.7hrs 12.7hrs 22°C

The weather in March in Santa Maria is characteristically warm, humid and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Maria, with some very good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Santa Maria and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santa Maria with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Maria weather in March »

April

Santa Maria April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 0mm 3.4hrs 13.2hrs 22°C

Santa Maria's weather in April is typically warm, humid and arid in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Maria, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Santa Maria and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santa Maria with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Maria weather in April »

May

Santa Maria May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 0mm 1.6hrs 13.6hrs 23°C

May is a very dry, humid month in Santa Maria and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Maria, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Santa Maria and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santa Maria with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Santa Maria June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 1mm 1.7hrs 12hrs 23°C

The climate in Santa Maria during June can be summarized as hot, humid and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Maria, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Santa Maria and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santa Maria with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Maria weather in June »

July

Santa Maria July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 7mm 2.4hrs 12.3hrs 24°C

July in Santa Maria is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Maria, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Santa Maria and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santa Maria with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Maria weather in July »

August

Santa Maria August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 23mm 2.6hrs 12.7hrs 26°C

The weather in August in Santa Maria is characteristically hot, humid and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Maria, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Santa Maria and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santa Maria with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Maria weather in August »

September

Santa Maria September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 58mm 2.9hrs 13.2hrs 27°C

Santa Maria's weather in September is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Maria for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Santa Maria and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santa Maria with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Maria weather in September »

October

Santa Maria October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 12mm 4.5hrs 13.6hrs 27°C

October is a dry, humid month in Santa Maria and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Maria, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Santa Maria and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santa Maria with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Maria weather in October »

November

Santa Maria November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 4mm 3.8hrs 12hrs 26°C

The climate in Santa Maria during November can be summarized as hot, humid and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Maria, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Santa Maria and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santa Maria with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Maria weather in November »

December

Santa Maria December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 7mm 1.2hrs 12.3hrs 24°C

December in Santa Maria is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Santa Maria.

December is in the winter in Santa Maria and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santa Maria with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Santa Maria weather stats

Santa Maria weather statistics
Hottest month: September 29.5°C 85.1°F
Driest month: April 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: October 4.5hrs
Coldest month: February 24.5°C 76.1°F
Wettest month: September 58mm 2.3ins
Warmest sea: September 26.9°C 80.4°F
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