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Santo Antão in July

Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Jun). Across Cape Verde: Turtle nesting begins; 5 July Independence Day; European summer holidays.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C); average high / low
Rain days: 2
Crowds: Medium; Cape Verde overall
Prices: Medium; Cape Verde overall

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Verdict

GoodCape Verde month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Jun). Across Cape Verde: Turtle nesting begins; 5 July Independence Day; European summer holidays.

July is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Santo AntãoHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 2 days
Mountain islands, Cape Verde · Santo Antão, Fogo, Santiago interior, São Nicolau, Bravafine
Cooler and cloudier on the heights; the brief rains of August–October turn the valleys green but can wash out trails.

Cape Verde overall: Turtle nesting begins; 5 July Independence Day; European summer holidays.

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

First month

Second month

July: Outside the best window (Nov–Jun). Across Cape Verde: Turtle nesting begins; 5 July Independence Day; European summer holidays.

January: Inside Santo Antão's best window: Nov–Jun.

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

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.