Climate Insights for Cidade Velha

, Concelho de Ribeira Grande de Santiago, Cabo Verde

Hottest
October
28°C peak
Coldest
March
21°C low
Wettest
September
79mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cidade Velha is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 168mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 79mm of rainfall. Cidade Velha is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: October, September, November. The coldest months are March, February, April, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 22° Feb Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 21° Mar Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 21° Apr Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 22° May Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 22° Jun Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 23° Jul Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Aug Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26° Sep Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Oct Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Nov Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Dec Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 23°
Max
Average
Min

Cidade Velha has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 0mm May Precipitation: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 7mm Aug Precipitation: 48mm Sep Precipitation: 79mm Oct Precipitation: 26mm Nov Precipitation: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 1mm
Precipitation

Cidade Velha is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 168mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 79mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0mm. That's 79mm 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 26km/h Feb Wind Speed: 27km/h Mar Wind Speed: 26km/h Apr Wind Speed: 23km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed

Cidade Velha is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 26km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cidade Velha, which began on March 20, 2026. Cidade Velha is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in October at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 25°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 55mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 109mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 21 to 26°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 3mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 22°
Mar 22°
Apr 23°
May 23°
Jun 24°
Jul 25°
Aug 26°
Sep 27°
Oct 27°
Nov 26°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Cidade Velha is during January, February, March, April, May, June and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 1mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. 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 Cidade Velha 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C
24 °C
26 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
24 °C
27 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
21 °C
24 °C
26 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
25 °C
23 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
25 °C
21 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
25 °C
18 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
26 °C
17 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
27 °C
22 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
26 °C
25 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
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