Sal weather for today, tomorrow and the next 14 days, compared across three independent forecast sources so you can see where they agree before you plan your day. Right now it is 26°C and cloudy in Sal. Tomorrow's forecast: highs of 29°C, lows of 26°C.
Sources: Open-Meteo, OpenWeather, WeatherAPI · Updated every 12 hours
SalCape Verde
Updated 04:00 AM
Cloudy
Feels like 26°
Forecast Comparison
See how independent weather sources forecast the same location right now.
Forecast agreement
Sources show notable variationTemperature range
26° – 26°
Rain probability
0% – 43%
Wind speed
9 km/h – 13 km/h
Temperature by provider
Hourly forecast
16-day forecast
Rain forecast
Precipitation probability: 20%Hourly precipitation timeline
Wind
Direction: NE
Current wind
9 km/h
Gusts
12 km/h
Hourly wind
Daily wind
Weather alerts
No active weather alerts.
Weather map
Visiting Sal
A flat, dry Atlantic island off West Africa, with warm weather all year, white beaches and strong trade winds.
Best time to visit: All year; November–June is driest, and winter is the main season for European visitors.
Landmarks & highlights
- Santa Maria Beach
A long white-sand beach in the main resort town.
- Pedra de Lume Salt Crater
Salt pans inside an old volcanic crater where you can float.
- Buracona
A natural rock pool and the 'Blue Eye' light effect.
- Kite Beach
One of the best-known kitesurfing spots in the Atlantic.
Local tip: Visit Buracona around midday, when the sun lights up the Blue Eye.
Getting around: The airport is 20 minutes from Santa Maria; taxis and quad tours cover the island.
Good to know: Daytime highs stay around 25–30°C all year, and it's windy from December to May.
Read the full Sal best-time-to-visit guide →
Sal this time of year
- Days and nights are close, only about 1°C apart.
- It's humid — around 81% — so the heat feels heavier.
- October is Sal's second warmest month.
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Sal weather overview: climate, seasons and what to expect
Sal, in Sal (Santa Maria), Cape Verde, sits at approximately 16.60°N, 22.91°W and is home to about 35,000 people. This page compares forecasts from three independent weather providers — Open-Meteo, OpenWeather and WeatherAPI — so you can see at a glance where they agree and where they differ. The data refreshes every 12 hours via ISR.
Climate-wise, Sal has a desert climate: very little rain, strong sun and big swings between day and night. Expect the most heat in September (about 27°C by day) and the chilliest nights in February (around 20°C). Most rain falls in September, roughly 45 mm. The nearest places with their own forecast page are Boa Vista (51 km), Praia (196 km) and Mindelo (223 km).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the weather in Sal today?
- Right now Sal shows cloudy conditions at around 26°C (feels like 26°C), based on OpenWeatherMap. The chance of rain today is about 0%. Compare this with the other sources above for a fuller picture.
- What is the weather in Sal tomorrow?
- Tomorrow in Sal: expect a high of 29°C and a low of 26°C, with a 0% chance of rain. See the hourly breakdown above for more detail.
- Will it rain in Sal today?
- The precipitation probability for Sal is around 0% according to OpenWeatherMap. Check the Rain forecast section for the hour-by-hour breakdown and compare with other sources.
- What is the 14-day forecast for Sal?
- The 14-day forecast above shows daily highs, lows and rain probability for Sal from multiple sources; compare them to see how confident the outlook is.
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