Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Boa Vista
Cape Verde's third-largest island, known for huge empty beaches, desert-like dunes and nesting turtles.
Best time to visit: November–June for dry, sunny weather; July–October brings turtle nesting and the odd shower.
Local tip: Turtle-watching tours run at night from July to October with licensed local guides.
Getting around: Most hotels are outside Sal Rei; taxis and jeep tours are the way to reach remote beaches.
Good to know: The sea can have strong currents, so swim only at supervised beaches.
What to plan your trip around
- Santa Monica Beach
A long, empty beach on the south coast.
- Viana Desert
Sand dunes blown in from the Sahara.
- Sal Rei
The island's small capital, with a colourful main square.
- Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck
A rusting cargo ship stranded on the north coast.
Boa Vista weather by month
Boa Vista weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Boa Vista gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 22°C | 29 mm | 74% |
| February | 22°C | 21°C | 20 mm | 78% |
| March | 22°C | 21°C | 9 mm | 80% |
| April | 23°C | 21°C | 5 mm | 81% |
| May | 23°C | 22°C | 2 mm | 83% |
| June | 24°C | 22°C | 2 mm | 85% |
| July | 25°C | 24°C | 6 mm | 83% |
| August | 27°C | 26°C | 36 mm | 82% |
| September | 27°C | 26°C | 51 mm | 83% |
| October | 27°C | 26°C | 32 mm | 81% |
| November | 26°C | 25°C | 36 mm | 77% |
| December | 24°C | 23°C | 27 mm | 74% |
Boa Vista through the year
January · 23° / 22°C · 29 mm
- This is rainy-season territory in Boa Vista: short, heavy downpours are typical.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 1°C).
April · 23° / 21°C · 5 mm
- It's one of the drier months, with about 76% less rain than Boa Vista's average.
- April sits in Boa Vista's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
July · 25° / 24°C · 6 mm
- It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Boa Vista.
- Rain is well below Boa Vista's usual level (around 72% less).
October · 27° / 26°C · 32 mm
- October falls in Boa Vista's wetter season, when heavy showers are common.
- October is Boa Vista's second warmest month.
The best time to visit Boa Vista is January, February and March, when average highs are 22–23°C and rainfall is around 19 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Boa Vista, season by season
December – February
Best time23° / 22°C · 25 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
March – May
Good23° / 21°C · 5 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
June – August
Good25° / 24°C · 15 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Boa Vista?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Boa Vista in January, February and March. Average highs are then 22–23°C.
- Why is January a good time to visit Boa Vista?
- In January, Boa Vista averages 23°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 29 mm of rain and 55% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Boa Vista?
- September is the warmest month in Boa Vista, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 26°C.
- What is the coldest month in Boa Vista?
- February is the coldest month in Boa Vista: average highs of 22°C, dropping to 21°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Boa Vista?
- September is the wettest month in Boa Vista with about 51 mm of rain. The driest is May, with around 2 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Boa Vista?
- Boa Vista has no really bad month for weather: average highs stay between 22 and 27°C all year.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Boa Vista?
- Yes. April and December sit just outside the best months for Boa Vista, with average highs of 23–24°C and about 16 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, they are a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Boa Vista before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Boa Vista from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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