Where is Cape Verde and what is the weather like?

CAPE Verde is the perfect holiday destination for those who enjoy beautiful beaches and tropical temperatures.

From Cape Verde’s location to the country’s climate, here’s everything sun-seeking tourists need to know about this dream destination.

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Where is Cape Verde?

Located off the west coast of Africa, Cape Verde is made up of a series of subtropical and volcanic islands floating in the Atlantic Ocean.

It takes around five or six hours to fly there direct from the UK, or a few hours more if you have to change planes in another country.

This luxurious spot is also considered a safe country to travel, with crimes involving Brits being ‘generally low’ according to government advice.

To travel to Cape Verde, your passport must be valid for at least six months upon arrival.

Brits can stay in Cape Verde for up to 30 days without a visa.

Cape Verde Travel Guide

All you need to know about Cape Verde:

• Find out where Cape Verde is located and what the weather is like
• Check Cape Verde entry requirements and find out if you need a visa
• How long does the flight to Cape Verde take?
• Is Cape Verde safe and what is the currency?
• Visit the most beautiful islands of Cape Verde

How many islands does Cape Verde consist of?

Cape Verde is often referred to as ‘Africa’s answer to the Caribbean’, with ten idyllic islands to choose from, each offering a different experience.

These include:

• salt
• Boa Vista
• fogo
• Sao Vicente
• Santiago
• mayo
• brave
• Santa Lucia
• Santo Antao
• Sao Nicolau

Sal and Boa Vista are the two islands favored by Brits thanks to their blue beaches and hotel resorts.

Sal is the most popular with most of the large hotel resorts lining the beaches which are a hotspot for surfers.

Where Boa Vista is known for its Blue Flag beaches and is much less touristy.

Sun Online Travel recently traveled to Cape Verde – that’s what you’d expect from a holiday in the islands.

What’s the weather like in Cape Verde?

Cape Verde offers tropical temperatures and low rainfall all year round – making this destination perfect for a summer holiday or a winter getaway.

Seldom drops below 24°C, even in December and January the average temperature remains around 25°C to 27°C.

What is the hottest month in Cape Verde?

According to travel experts from TUI, September is the best month of the year to travel if you want to relax in the scorching sun.

During this month, holidaymakers can expect an average daily temperature of 31°C and an average low of 25°C.

In comparison, February is the coolest month of the year with an average daily temperature of 24°C and an average low of 19°C.