Climate Insights for Achada Grande
Mosteiros, Macaronesia, Cape Verde
Climate Overview
The climate in Achada Grande is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 142 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 71 mm of rainfall. Achada Grande is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, October, August. The coldest months are March, February, April, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Achada Grande is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 5.6 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 2.8 in of rainfall. Achada Grande is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, October, August. The coldest months are March, February, April, when temperatures can drop to 69°F.
Temperature
Achada Grande has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Achada Grande has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 70°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Achada Grande is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 142 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 71 mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0 mm. That's 71 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Achada Grande is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0 in. That's 2.8 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Achada Grande is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 15km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 29km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Achada Grande is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 16mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18mph in winter, 19mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Achada Grande is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 2 mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Achada Grande is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.1 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 80°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achada Grande based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achada Grande based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.