Weather in Sal in February

How February compares

February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Sal and ranks 45th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Cape Verde it is 2nd of 2 (Cape Verde in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Sal is 14.0°C warmer by day and 18.5°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Sal peaks at 21.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 23.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 19 days top 25°C. Nights average 20.5°C; one night in ten drops to 19.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 29.0°C (2019-02-11) and the coldest night 16.2°C (2018-02-27).

Rain in February

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 2 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2018 with 20 mm, the driest 1992 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 75%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 21.9°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.0°C to 22.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (26.6°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.4 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 44%.

Is February a good time to visit Sal?

It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Sal on our scoring are July, October, November; months averaging 25°C or more: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Warm enough for light clothes, not reliable heat

Expect warmth that is generally easy to spend time in, rather than afternoons that demand a retreat indoors. Only 5% of days reach 25°C, so February is not the strongest choice if your main aim is hot weather. Pack light daytime clothing, sun protection and a light layer for sitting outside later. Average night lows are around 21°C, leaving relatively little difference between daytime and overnight temperatures. Cooler nights can fall to 19°C or below, so that extra layer still has a purpose. This balance suits travellers who prefer being outdoors in moderate warmth, but may disappoint anyone expecting a pronounced blast of heat.

Dry days are the draw; swimming is the compromise

Rain is unlikely to shape your plans: February has about 0 rainy days, so waterproofs need not dominate your packing. That does not mean uninterrupted sunshine, though. Around 6.4 hours of sun sit within 11.5 hours of daylight, so keep expectations below an entirely sunny day. The sea is the more important compromise for a beach-focused trip. At an average of 21.9°C, it is bracing rather than reliably comfortable for lingering in the water. Its year-to-year range of 21°C to 23°C also leaves room for a noticeably cooler or milder swim. Plan around enjoying time by the water, with swimming dependent on your tolerance for cool temperatures rather than treating long swims as a certainty.