Weather in Cape Verde in April

April climate overview

Daytime highs across Cape Verde in April run from 22.2°C (Sal) to 25.1°C (Boa Vista). Even in Boa Vista only 49% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 20.5°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Sal fall to 20°C or below.

Rainfall in April

Expect around 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) in April, with Boa Vista the driest (0 days) and Boa Vista the wettest (0 days). The wettest April at Boa Vista between 1991 and 2020 was 1998 with 8 mm; the driest was 1991 with 0 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 22.2°C around Cape Verde in April - warmest at Boa Vista (22.2°C). That is comfortable for swimming.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.8 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 12.4 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

April against the rest of the year in Cape Verde

April is the 9th warmest month of the twelve in Cape Verde. It is 0.3°C warmer than March and 0.6°C warmer in May. The hottest month here is September (28°C) and the coolest February (23°C).

Which part of Cape Verde in April?

• Most sunshine: Boa Vista, 7.0 h a day.
• Driest: Boa Vista, about 0 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Boa Vista, 22°C.
• Hottest: Boa Vista, 25°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Sal, 22°C.

What to pack for Cape Verde in April

Based on the averages: light layers - warm in the sun, cooler in the shade; swimwear - the sea is 22°C.

Similar weather elsewhere in April

Within 1.5°C of Cape Verde's April daytime average: Las Vegas (25°C), Hawaii (25°C, sea 25°C), Agadir (24°C, sea 17°C), Marrakech (24°C), Sousse (23°C, sea 16°C). See the full ranking for April.

Boa Vista for warmer days, Sal for cooler afternoons

Boa Vista is the warmer choice in April, averaging 25°C during the day compared with 22°C on Sal. Choose Boa Vista if daytime warmth is your priority, though it is not a promise of the same temperature every afternoon: 49% of its days exceed 25°C. Sal makes more sense if you prefer milder daytime conditions. The difference reverses slightly after dark, with Sal averaging 21°C and Boa Vista 20°C, so cooler afternoons do not mean cooler evenings. Both have sea temperatures of 22°C and average 0 rainy days. Your choice is therefore more about how warm you like your afternoons than rain or swimming conditions.

Expect dry days, but keep sun protection handy

April's average of 0 rainy days makes rain a minor planning concern, rather than a reason to organise your holiday around indoor alternatives. It is still an average, not a guarantee that every day will stay dry. With 6.8 hours of sunshine, plan for sun protection even when the air feels comfortably warm. Lightweight daytime clothes are a sensible starting point, with a light layer for evenings if you tend to feel cool. Keep more active plans flexible around midday rather than assuming mild averages rule out hotter spells. The sea may feel refreshing rather than thoroughly warm, so swimming comfort will depend on your preference.