How hot does Cape Verde get in summer in 2026?

National adaptation guidance puts cooler months around January–April near about 20°C on average and the hotter August–October stretch above about 27°C in many places. Tourism and climate summaries commonly place late-summer coastal highs near 29–30°C on Sal and Santiago when humidity rises and breezes soften: Humidity and Wind.

Santa Maria beach flats with cross-ventilation still feel different from a closed Praia courtyard in Achada Santo António: Living in Santa Maria and Living in Praia. Brief showers cool the air, then leave damp laundry and mould risk: Rain. Midday UV stays a separate risk from the thermometer: UV.

Electra air-conditioning hours climb when nights stay warm and humidity rises. Treat cooling as a line item, not a holiday upgrade: Utilities, internet, and transport and How expensive is Cape Verde. Shift outdoor errands to early morning, keep water on Santiago walks, and expect dust haze weeks that can stack with heat: Air quality.

The long November–July dry stretch is the cooler outdoor default for many movers: Dry season and Best climate. If sticky Aug–Oct nights are a veto, prioritise wind-exposed Sal or Mindelo leases over sealed courtyards.