Cabo Verde
Plan a visit or move to Cabo Verde with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
Check visit & living safetyUpdated Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Cabo Verde month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cabo Verde are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), March the coldest (average low 20°C), and September the wettest (about 112 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9 | 20.3 | 1 | 10.0 |
| February | 25.4 | 19.7 | 2 | 10.4 |
| March | 25.6 | 19.5 | 0 | 11.1 |
| April | 26.7 | 20.2 | 0 | 11.4 |
| May | 27.1 | 20.8 | 0 | 11.6 |
| June | 28.1 | 21.6 | 1 | 11.6 |
| July | 28.5 | 22.5 | 7 | 10.8 |
| August | 29.2 | 23.7 | 60 | 10.3 |
| September | 29.1 | 24.4 | 112 | 10.0 |
| October | 29.8 | 24.3 | 21 | 10.6 |
| November | 28.6 | 23.1 | 7 | 10.3 |
| December | 26.7 | 21.3 | 8 | 10.1 |
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People and places shaping Cabo Verde
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Research updated Tuesday, September 8, 2026Past and future events in Cabo Verde
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Previously
- Documented history · 1456
They were discovered by Genoese and Portuguese navigators around 1456.
- Documented history · 1462
In 1462, Portuguese settlers arrived at Santiago and founded a settlement they called Ribeira Grande.
- Documented history · 1585
Francis Drake, an English privateer, twice sacked Ribeira Grande in 1585 when it was a part of the Iberian Union.
- Documented history · 1712
After a French attack in 1712, the town declined in importance relative to nearby Praia, which became the capital in 1770.
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01 · OverviewCabo Verde, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Cabo Verde took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Cabo Verde
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Cabo Verde
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Cabo Verde
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06 · TravelTravelling through Cabo Verde
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Cabo Verde
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Cabo Verde
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cabo Verde
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Cabo Verde?
The capital of Cabo Verde is Praia, and the total national population is estimated at 543,767.
02 · Q&AWhere is Cabo Verde located and what is its total area?
Cabo Verde is located in Africa, spanning an area of approximately 4,033 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Cabo Verde?
The official currency is Escudo (CVE) and the recognized languages include pt-CV.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Cabo Verde?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Cabo Verde include Praia, Mindelo, Espargos, Assomada, Tarrafal.
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