Can you swim in Cape Verde in February?


Can you swim in Cape Verde in February? Cape Verde Weather in February February is another great month to go out and explore what the islands have to offer, or alternatively partake in water sports. A comfortable 25°C is the average maximum temperature, and sea temperatures average at 23°C, making it ideal for water sport enthusiasts.


Is Cape Verde warmer than Canaries in January?

The weather on Cape Verde and the Canary Islands is fairly similar. Temperatures are nice all year round. Ofcourse in summer it is warmer than in winter. In Cape Verde temperatures – partly due to the closer location near the equator – are slightly higher than on the Canary Islands.


Is Cape Verde too windy in February?

The maximum speed of the wind can be about 10 to 20 kilometers per hour higher.In the months of January through March there is on average the strongest wind in Cape Verde. Depending on the island and location, the wind force is between 5 and 7 on the Beaufort scale (29 – 61 km / h).


Is Cape Verde hotter than Canaries?

Since the islands sit further south than the Canary Islands, temperatures are even hotter. Yet, just like all islands, there is a rainy season and for Cape Verde, this is in April. If wall-to-wall sunshine is what you are after, then the best time to visit the islands is between June and November.


Is Sal or Boa Vista better?

Both islands are very much the same, however I would say Boa Vista a lot less developed. I first visited Sal in 2007 and again in 2016 and it hasn't changed and I'd say will be the same story with both islands in another 10 years. We did island tours on both islands and much more enjoyed Sal on the whole.


Are there mosquitoes in Cape Verde?

The results of their research show that the mosquitoes in Cape Verde are genetically distinct from their counterparts on the African continent. They exhibit a clear preference for human blood and increased susceptibility to Zika virus, explains Louis Lambrechts, Head of the Insect-Virus Interactions Unit.