Santa Maria, Sal at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Dec
- Warmest month
- Sep · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 26.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,290 h
- Rain a year
- 88 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−1
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Santa Maria, Sal
Santa Maria, Sal has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. September is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while March is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,290 hours of sunshine a year, Santa Maria, Sal is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – December
What is the weather like in Santa Maria, Sal in October?
In October, Santa Maria, Sal is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Maria, Sal.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min06:24 – 18:11
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−1Atlantic/Cape_Verde
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- 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
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Santa Maria, Sal
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.3 – 27.2 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Santa Maria, Sal ranges from 22.1 °C in March to 26.8 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From July to May the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 26.0 and 27.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23.0° | 22.1° | 23.8° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 22.2° | 21.1° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 22.1° | 21.2° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 22.4° | 21.5° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 22.7° | 22.1° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 23.0° | 22.3° | 23.7° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 24.4° | 23.8° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.1° | 25.3° | 26.7° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.8° | 26.0° | 27.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.8° | 26.3° | 27.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 25.8° | 25.1° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 24.3° | 23.4° | 24.8° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Santa Maria, Sal
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 9.0 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Santa Maria, Sal, 76 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Santa Maria, Sal: 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, Santa Maria, Sal has about 2 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 77 | 22° | 21° | 23.0° | 8.1 h | 0 | 5 |
| FebruaryFeb | 71 | 22° | 21° | 22.2° | 8.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 21° | 21° | 22.1° | 9.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 22° | 21° | 22.4° | 9.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 80 | 22° | 22° | 22.7° | 10.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 23° | 22° | 23.0° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 95 | 24° | 23° | 24.4° | 9.1 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 99 | 26° | 25° | 26.1° | 8.8 h | 3 | 20 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 27° | 26° | 26.8° | 8.7 h | 5 | 35 |
| OctoberOct | 100 | 26° | 26° | 26.8° | 9.0 h | 2 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 98 | 25° | 24° | 25.8° | 8.5 h | 1 | 4 |
| DecemberDec | 89 | 24° | 23° | 24.3° | 8.2 h | 0 | 3 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
16.60° N, 22.91° W · 5 m · Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Best time to visit Santa Maria, Sal
The best time to visit Santa Maria, Sal is from June to December. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is a rarity all year: only 88 mm fall in an average year.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Santa Maria, Sal for you.
Your best months: August – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Dec
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Santa Maria, Sal month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
77January22° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In January, Santa Maria, Sal is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Santa Maria, Sal.
Santa Maria, Sal in January71February22° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In February, Santa Maria, Sal is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Santa Maria, Sal.
Santa Maria, Sal in February72March21° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In March, Santa Maria, Sal is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Santa Maria, Sal.
Santa Maria, Sal in March76April22° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In April, Santa Maria, Sal is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Santa Maria, Sal.
Santa Maria, Sal in April80May22° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In May, Santa Maria, Sal is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Maria, Sal.
Santa Maria, Sal in May85June23° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In June, Santa Maria, Sal is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Maria, Sal.
Santa Maria, Sal in June95July24° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In July, Santa Maria, Sal is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Maria, Sal.
Santa Maria, Sal in July99August26° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In August, Santa Maria, Sal is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Maria, Sal.
Santa Maria, Sal in August97September27° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In September, Santa Maria, Sal is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Maria, Sal.
Santa Maria, Sal in September100October26° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In October, Santa Maria, Sal is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Maria, Sal.
Santa Maria, Sal in October98November25° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In November, Santa Maria, Sal is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Maria, Sal.
Santa Maria, Sal in November89December24° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In December, Santa Maria, Sal is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Maria, Sal.
Santa Maria, Sal in DecemberPlanning a trip to Santa Maria, Sal
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 45 min
- Distance
- 4,360 km
- Time zone
- UTC−1
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Santa Maria, Sal
When is the best time to visit Santa Maria, Sal?
The best time to visit Santa Maria, Sal is from June to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Santa Maria, Sal?
The sea temperature in Santa Maria, Sal ranges from 22.1 °C in March to 26.8 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Santa Maria, Sal in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Santa Maria, Sal?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 26 °C. March is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Santa Maria, Sal?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 88 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Santa Maria, Sal get?
Santa Maria, Sal gets around 3,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.3 hours a day; in January there are 8.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Santa Maria, Sal in?
Santa Maria, Sal uses the time zone Atlantic/Cape_Verde, at UTC−1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Santa Maria, Sal?
A nonstop flight from London to Santa Maria, Sal takes about 5 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,360 km.
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