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Q: What is the weather like in Cape Verde in November?

Cape verde weather november marks the start of the dry season with temperatures around 26–29°C, low humidity, and very little rain – excellent for outdoor excursions.

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By Grace Hollis, Film & Music EditorReviewed by Patrick NolanForecast data: Open-Meteo & national met services

Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Story Native weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

⛅28°C

Partly cloudyCape VerdeFeels like 33° · Wind 12 km/h · Humidity 87%

UV 8 Very HighSunrise 06:48Sunset 19:43

Today🌦️31°27°💧29%

Fri⛈️31°26°💧67%

Sat⛈️28°25°💧84%

Sun🌦️29°26°💧35%

Mon☁️29°26°💧22%

Tue🌦️29°26°💧41%

Wed🌦️29°26°💧27%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

Cape Verde enjoys a warm, dry tropical climate with year-round temperatures between 24–30°C, a distinct dry season from November to June, and constant trade winds that keep humidity low. The live forecast above gives today’s conditions for your chosen island.

What is the best time to visit Cape Verde for weather?

The dry season (November to June) offers the most reliable sunshine, making it ideal for cape verde holidays. Peak months are December to February, when temperatures sit around 25–28°C and rain is rare. For cape verde weather december, expect clear skies and pleasantly warm days, perfect for beach time on Sal or Boa Vista.

How does the weather vary across the islands?

The eastern islands (Sal, Boa Vista) are drier and windier than the greener, more mountainous western islands (Santiago, Fogo). Cape verde weather sal and cape verde weather boa vista are almost identical: sun-drenched with minimal rainfall. For a monthly breakdown, check cape verde weather by month to plan around the brief rainy season (August–October).

Average temperature24–30°C year-round

Rainy seasonAugust to October

Best monthsNovember to June

Constant trade windsKeeps humidity low and cools the coast

What is the weather like in Cape Verde in November?

Cape verde weather november marks the start of the dry season with temperatures around 26–29°C, low humidity, and very little rain – excellent for outdoor excursions.

How accurate are the 14-day and 30-day forecasts?

Short-range forecasts (up to 7 days) are most reliable. For cape verde weather forecast 14 days or cape verde weather forecast 30 days, treat them as a trend guide, not a precise prediction.

Does Cape Verde get hurricanes?

Very rarely. The islands lie south of the main Atlantic hurricane belt, so direct hits are unusual. The rainy season can bring tropical waves but not full storms.