Climate Insights for São Filipe

Macaronesia, Cape Verde

Hottest
September
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
March
20°C low68°F low
Wettest
September
98 mm rain3.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in São Filipe is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 198 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 98 mm of rainfall. São Filipe 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 20°C.The climate in São Filipe is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 7.8 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. São Filipe 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 68°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 22°Average: 22°Min: 21°FebMax: 21°Average: 21°Min: 20°MarMax: 21°Average: 21°Min: 20°AprMax: 22°Average: 21°Min: 21°MayMax: 22°Average: 22°Min: 21°JunMax: 23°Average: 22°Min: 22°JulMax: 24°Average: 24°Min: 23°AugMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°SepMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°OctMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 25°NovMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 24°DecMax: 23°Average: 23°Min: 22°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 72°FAverage: 71°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 70°FAverage: 70°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 70°FAverage: 69°FMin: 68°FAprMax: 71°FAverage: 70°FMin: 69°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 71°FMin: 70°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 72°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FDecMax: 74°FAverage: 73°FMin: 72°F
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São Filipe has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.São Filipe has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 69°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3mmFebPrecipitation: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 7mmAugPrecipitation: 51mmSepPrecipitation: 98mmOctPrecipitation: 17mmNovPrecipitation: 12mmDecPrecipitation: 4mm
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Precipitation

São Filipe is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 198 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 98 mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0 mm. That's 98 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.São Filipe is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0 in. That's 3.9 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 30km/hFebWind Speed: 33km/hMarWind Speed: 32km/hAprWind Speed: 30km/hMayWind Speed: 29km/hJunWind Speed: 26km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 21km/hOctWind Speed: 24km/hNovWind Speed: 26km/hDecWind Speed: 29km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19mphFebWind Speed: 20mphMarWind Speed: 20mphAprWind Speed: 19mphMayWind Speed: 18mphJunWind Speed: 16mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 15mphNovWind Speed: 16mphDecWind Speed: 18mph
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São Filipe is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 33km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 16km/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 31km/h in winter, 31km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.São Filipe 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 20mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11mph, 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 19mph in winter, 19mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 15mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr21°70°F
May22°71°F
Jun22°72°F
Jul24°75°F
Aug25°77°F
Sep26°78°F
Oct25°78°F
Nov24°76°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit São Filipe 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 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 4 mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit São Filipe 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 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 79°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 São Filipe 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 São Filipe 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C70 °F
22 °C72 °F
30 km/h19 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C69 °F
21 °C70 °F
33 km/h20 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C68 °F
21 °C70 °F
32 km/h20 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C69 °F
22 °C71 °F
30 km/h19 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C70 °F
22 °C71 °F
29 km/h18 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
23 °C73 °F
26 km/h16 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
24 °C76 °F
19 km/h12 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C76 °F
26 °C78 °F
17 km/h11 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
21 km/h13 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
26 °C78 °F
24 km/h15 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C75 °F
25 °C77 °F
26 km/h16 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
23 °C74 °F
29 km/h18 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in