Weather in Boa Vista in February

How February compares

February is the 12th warmest month of the year in Boa Vista and ranks 39th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Cape Verde it is 1st of 2 (Cape Verde in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Boa Vista is 16.6°C warmer by day and 17.7°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Boa Vista peaks at 24.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 3 days top 25°C and 1 in 500 pass 30°C. Nights average 19.7°C; one night in ten drops to 18.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 32.0°C (2020-02-26) and the coldest night 16.1°C (2018-02-28).

Rain in February

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 1 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2018 with 10 mm, the driest 1992 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 69%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 21.9°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.1°C to 22.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (26.6°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:58 and sets about 18:34 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 43%.

Is February a good time to visit Boa Vista?

Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, little rain. The best months for Boa Vista on our scoring are June, May, March; months averaging 25°C or more: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Warm days, with a layer for evenings

February suits travellers who prefer warmth without intense heat. Days reach 25°C around 37% of the time, so don't plan around every afternoon feeling hot. Lightweight clothes make sense during the day, with sun protection still important around midday. Evenings need a little more thought: the average night low is 19.7°C, while the coldest nights can fall to 18.4°C or below. Pack a light jumper or cardigan rather than relying entirely on summer clothing. The balance is useful if you want to spend much of the day outside, but less convincing if your priority is heat that lasts well into the evening.

Dry weather, but the sea is the compromise

Rain is unlikely to dictate your plans in February, making this a sensible month for spending time outdoors without building the trip around wet-weather alternatives. There is about 6.5 hours of sunshine within 11.5 hours of daylight, so expect sunny spells rather than uninterrupted sunshine throughout the day. Swimming is a more personal call. The average sea temperature sits just below the comfortably warm swimming threshold, and the February range is 21°C to 23°C between years. If you feel the cold in water, shorter dips may appeal more than lingering swims. Dry, warm weather on land does not necessarily mean equally inviting water.