Climate Insights for Vila do Maio

, Concelho do Maio, Cabo Verde

Hottest
September
27°C peak
Coldest
March
21°C low
Wettest
September
72mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Vila do Maio is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 141mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 72mm of rainfall. Vila do Maio 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.

Temperature

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

Vila do Maio 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 27°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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 0mm May Precipitation: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 5mm Aug Precipitation: 32mm Sep Precipitation: 72mm Oct Precipitation: 23mm Nov Precipitation: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 1mm
Precipitation

Vila do Maio is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 141mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 72mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0mm. That's 71mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Vila do Maio is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 7km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Vila do Maio, which began on June 21, 2026. Vila do Maio 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 September at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 23°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 26°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 37mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 100mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 21 to 24°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 2mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 22°
Mar 21°
Apr 22°
May 22°
Jun 23°
Jul 24°
Aug 26°
Sep 27°
Oct 26°
Nov 25°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Vila do Maio is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July 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, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°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 Vila do Maio 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
23 °C
7 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
22 °C
8 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Mar
21 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
23 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
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