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Maio in September

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Aug–Oct (rainy, turtle season is the only draw).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
Cape Verde overall
Prices
Low
Cape Verde overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Maio

Listed as a month to avoid: Aug–Oct (rainy, turtle season is the only draw).

Is another month better than September?

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • MaioHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 5 days
  • Flat eastern islands, Cape Verde · Sal, Boa Vista, Maiorainy

    Sunny and dry almost all year, 24–30 °C (75–86 °F); windy December–April (kitesurf season); a few storms in September.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Cape Verde overall
Low
Prices · Cape Verde overall
Low

Cape Verde overall: Wettest month; occasional tropical storms and rough ferry crossings.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Maio, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 5

    Jan: 1 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 0

September: Listed as a month to avoid: Aug–Oct (rainy, turtle season is the only draw).

January: Inside Maio's best window: Nov–Jul.

Maio: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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