What is the best season to visit Cape Verde?


What is the best season to visit Cape Verde? Autumn and spring are dry with very little rainfall, making them the best time to go to Cape Verde for sunny and dry weather. The islands of Cape Verde have been dubbed “the African Caribbean” because of their golden beaches and tropical climate.


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 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.


Can you swim in the sea in Cape Verde?

Praia da Laginha This picturesque little beach is home to some of the best beach swimming in Cape Verde; the calm, tranquil nature of the sea makes it easy to swim in for even the most precautious of swimmers. Nonetheless, the beach is manned by lifeguards to ensure visitors have complete peace of mind while swimming.