Sal Rei
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Sal Rei month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sal Rei are typically February, March and April, with average daytime highs around 24–25°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), March the coldest (average low 20°C), and September the wettest (about 50 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.1 | 20.5 | 1 | 10.0 |
| February | 24.1 | 19.9 | 8 | 10.4 |
| March | 23.9 | 19.7 | 1 | 10.9 |
| April | 24.5 | 20.4 | 1 | 11.3 |
| May | 24.8 | 21.1 | 1 | 11.6 |
| June | 25.8 | 21.9 | 3 | 11.6 |
| July | 26.6 | 23.0 | 10 | 10.9 |
| August | 28.2 | 24.5 | 31 | 10.5 |
| September | 28.8 | 25.2 | 50 | 10.2 |
| October | 28.8 | 24.9 | 11 | 10.7 |
| November | 27.5 | 23.6 | 8 | 10.1 |
| December | 25.6 | 21.7 | 5 | 10.1 |
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- Documented history · 1815
In 1815 and 1817, the town was sacked by pirates.
- Pirate attacks
In 1815 and 1817, the town was sacked by pirates.
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- Câmara Municipal da Boa Vista, Largo Santa Isabel, Sal Rei (2026)
- Sal Rei - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
- Sal Rei History: Boa Vista Island Guide & Heritage
- Sal Rei | Cape Verde History Unearthed
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- Sal Rei, Cabo Verde - all you need to know - citities.com
- Sal Rei | Cabo Verde | Tourist Landmarks
- Sal Rei Boa Vista history – Cabo Verde
- Festivalpraiadecruz, Praia de Cruz, Sal Rei (2026)
- Wikidata structured records for Sal Rei
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01 · OverviewSal Rei, in brief
Sal Rei
Sal Rei is a city situated on the northwestern coast of the island of Boa Vista in eastern Cape Verde. Serving as the seat of the Boa Vista Municipality, it functions as the primary urban settlement on the island.
King Salt
Referred to in Portuguese by a name that means King Salt, the settlement originated directly within the saltpans of Boa Vista. This designation reflects the era when salt production formed the primary industry of the island.
Pirate raids and fortresses
A historical turning point for the municipality occurred when pirates sacked the town in 1815 and 1817. These disruptive attacks prompted defensive action, leading to the construction of Forte Duque de Bragança on the nearby small islet of Ilhéu de Sal Rei to protect the town from further raids.
Harbor and shores
The city features a port on the bay with ferry routes connecting to Santiago via Praia, Sal via Santa Maria, and Maio via Cidade do Maio. A new quay was completed in 2015, and the port, known as Port de Sal-Rei, operates as a member port of the International Association of Ports and Harbors. Tourism within the area concentrates primarily around Praia de Cabral, located within a desert climate zone.
Additional details regarding the region and its infrastructure can be explored via Sal Rei and the GeoNames record for Sal Rei.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sal Rei
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01 · Q&AWhere is Sal Rei located and what are its coordinates?
Sal Rei is situated in Cabo Verde at geographic coordinates 16.1761, -22.9172, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Sal Rei?
Sal Rei has a recorded population of approximately 10,936 and observes the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Sal Rei?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Sal Rei include PT-CV, with CVE used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Sal Rei?
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