AI-generatedCidade Velha at a glance
- Best time
- All year except Sep
- Warmest month
- Oct · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Oct · 27.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 193 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−1
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Cidade Velha
Cidade Velha has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. October is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, Cidade Velha is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cidade Velha
The best time to visit Cidade Velha is all year round except in September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from January to February. The wettest month is September with 78 mm of precipitation.
Cidade Velha through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cidade Velha in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Cidade Velha in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Cidade Velha in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Cidade Velha in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
All year
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: all year except September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:2518:15
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:12–06:54 · evening 17:46–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:04–06:12 · evening 18:28–18:36
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Cidade Velha compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The sea cools from 28° to 27°. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 28° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Cidade Velha in October?
In October, Cidade Velha is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Cidade Velha.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 49 min06:25 – 18:15
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %91 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Cidade Velha
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Cidade Velha: score 100 against 92. In May, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in May. May has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 22° |
| Sea | 27.6° | 23.9° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 32 mm | 0 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 8better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cidade Velha month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January27° · Sea 24° · 7.1 h
In January, Cidade Velha is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Cidade Velha.
Cidade Velha in January93February28° · Sea 23° · 7.8 h
In February, Cidade Velha is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Cidade Velha.
Cidade Velha in February96March28° · Sea 23° · 8.7 h
In March, Cidade Velha is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Cidade Velha.
Cidade Velha in March99April29° · Sea 24° · 9.2 h
In April, Cidade Velha is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Cidade Velha.
Cidade Velha in April100May29° · Sea 24° · 10.0 h
In May, Cidade Velha is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Cidade Velha.
Cidade Velha in May100June30° · Sea 24° · 9.8 h
In June, Cidade Velha is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Cidade Velha.
Cidade Velha in June98July30° · Sea 26° · 8.4 h
In July, Cidade Velha is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Cidade Velha.
Cidade Velha in July89August31° · Sea 27° · 7.5 h
In August, Cidade Velha is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Cidade Velha.
Cidade Velha in August83September31° · Sea 28° · 7.2 h
In September, Cidade Velha is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Cidade Velha.
Cidade Velha in September92October32° · Sea 28° · 7.6 h
In October, Cidade Velha is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Cidade Velha.
Cidade Velha in October95November30° · Sea 27° · 7.5 h
In November, Cidade Velha is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Cidade Velha.
Cidade Velha in November94December28° · Sea 25° · 7.2 h
In December, Cidade Velha is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Cidade Velha.
Cidade Velha in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cidade Velha
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (20°), the warmest in September (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 192 days a year, mostly from June to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 94 | 27° | 20° | 24.0° | 7.1 h | 1 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 28° | 20° | 23.2° | 7.8 h | 1 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 28° | 20° | 23.2° | 8.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 29° | 21° | 23.6° | 9.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 100 | 29° | 22° | 23.9° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 30° | 23° | 24.3° | 9.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 30° | 24° | 25.5° | 8.4 h | 2 | 10 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 31° | 25° | 27.0° | 7.5 h | 8 | 55 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 31° | 25° | 27.5° | 7.2 h | 10 | 78 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 32° | 25° | 27.6° | 7.6 h | 4 | 32 |
| NovemberNov | 95 | 30° | 23° | 26.8° | 7.5 h | 1 | 7 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 28° | 22° | 25.3° | 7.2 h | 1 | 4 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
14.92° N, 23.61° W · 5 m · Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Cidade Velha
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.0 – 28.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Cidade Velha ranges from 23.2 °C in February to 27.6 °C in October. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in October, eight out of ten years were between 27.0 and 28.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24.0° | 23.2° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 23.2° | 22.5° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 23.2° | 22.5° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 23.6° | 22.7° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 23.9° | 23.3° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 24.3° | 23.8° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 25.5° | 25.0° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.0° | 26.5° | 27.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.0° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.6° | 27.0° | 28.0° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.8° | 26.1° | 27.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 25.3° | 24.7° | 25.8° | pleasant |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Cidade Velha
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.6 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Cidade Velha, 64 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Cidade Velha: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Cidade Velha has about 4 rainy days with 32 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Cidade Velha
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Cidade Velha
How breezy and how cloudy Cidade Velha is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cidade Velha typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Nov – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Cidade Velha: variable cloud, with about 7.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Cidade Velha
How often the day gets hot in Cidade Velha (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Cidade Velha has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Cidade Velha
Weather for your travel dates
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Cidade Velha in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cidade Velha has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 92).
- 98
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 100
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 92
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 92
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h
- Distance
- 4,560 km
- Time zone
- UTC−1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Cape Verde
- Currency
- Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +238
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Cidade Velha vs Praia
In October the holiday weather in Cidade Velha and Praia is about equally good (score 92 vs 92). During the day it is about as warm in Praia as in Cidade Velha. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Cidade Velha | Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | All year except Sep | Dec – Jul |
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Frequently asked questions about Cidade Velha
When is the best time to visit Cidade Velha?
The best time to visit Cidade Velha is all year round except in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Cidade Velha?
The sea temperature in Cidade Velha ranges from 23.2 °C in February to 27.6 °C in October. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Cidade Velha in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Cidade Velha?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Cidade Velha?
The wettest month is September with 78 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cidade Velha get?
Cidade Velha gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.0 hours a day; in January there are 7.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Cidade Velha in?
Cidade Velha is on UTC−1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Cidade Velha?
A nonstop flight from London to Cidade Velha takes about 6 h, for a straight-line distance of about 4,560 km.
Which school holidays are best for Cidade Velha?
Cidade Velha has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 92). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 98, May half-term 100, summer holidays 92, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 94.