Weather in Cape Verde in November

November climate overview

Daytime highs across Cape Verde in November run from 25.4°C (Sal) to 27.9°C (Boa Vista). In Boa Vista about 99% of November days reach 25°C. Nights average 23.6°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Sal fall to 23°C or below.

Rainfall in November

Expect around 1 rainy days (1 mm or more) in November, with Boa Vista the driest (1 days) and Boa Vista the wettest (1 days). The wettest November at Boa Vista between 1991 and 2020 was 2004 with 37 mm; the driest was 1991 with 0 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 25.8°C around Cape Verde in November - warmest at Sal (25.8°C). That is comfortable for swimming.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 11.2 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

November against the rest of the year in Cape Verde

November is the 4th warmest month of the twelve in Cape Verde. It is 1.3°C cooler than October and 1.8°C cooler in December. The hottest month here is September (28°C) and the coolest February (23°C).

Which part of Cape Verde in November?

• Most sunshine: Boa Vista, 5.3 h a day.
• Driest: Boa Vista, about 1 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Sal, 26°C.
• Hottest: Boa Vista, 28°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Sal, 25°C.

What to pack for Cape Verde in November

Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; swimwear - the sea is 26°C.

Similar weather elsewhere in November

Within 1.5°C of Cape Verde's November daytime average: Galle (28°C, sea 29°C), Phuket (28°C, sea 29°C), Aruba (28°C, sea 28°C), Bali (28°C, sea 28°C), St Lucia (28°C, sea 28°C). See the full ranking for November.

What to expect from November weather

Plan for summer clothing rather than autumn layers. With nights averaging 24°C, light, breathable clothes should remain useful after sunset, and a room with cooling is a sensible preference if you struggle to sleep in warmth. Midday is better suited to shade breaks than sustained exertion, particularly if you are arriving from colder weather. Rain is unlikely to dominate your plans, though the average of 1 rainy day is not a promise of a completely dry stay. Average sunshine of 5.3 hours means you should not expect uninterrupted sun throughout the day. Keep sun protection handy and leave room for a slower pace in the afternoon.

Boa Vista or Sal: choose by daytime heat

Boa Vista is the warmer choice, averaging 28°C by day compared with Sal's 25°C. That makes Boa Vista the better fit if strong daytime warmth is central to your holiday; its share of days above 25°C is 99%. Sal is more suitable if you want warm weather without quite as much afternoon heat. The difference narrows after sunset and reverses slightly: Boa Vista averages 23°C at night, while Sal stays at 24°C. Neither offers a clear advantage for sea temperature or rain, with water at 26°C and 1 rainy day apiece. Choose mainly around your tolerance for daytime heat, rather than expecting different swimming conditions.