What's The Weather Like in Cape Verde In October?
Is October A Good Time To Visit Cape Verde?
October is an enjoyable month to take a break in Cape Verde. At this time of year, this tropical island is hot and dry, with less wind than usual. Cape Verde enjoys a plentiful seven hours of daily sunshine in October.
Is Cape Verde Warm In October?
The average daytime temperature for October is a typical 27°C with daytime highs peaking at 28°C. Nighttime sees a slight fall down to 23°C.
Is The Sea Warm In Cape Verde October?
Sea temperature is a comfy 27°C, just like previous months.
Is Cape Verde WIndy In October?
October is a relatively windless month with mostly western and south-western winds from Africa when it's not raining.
Is Cape Verde Wet In October?
The total precipitation for October is a respectable 53 mm. Rain is expected on four days of the month across the archipelago. These are often brief torrential tropical storms.
Beaches for October for Cape Verde
Vila do Maio Beach
The beach at Vila do Maio is popular for surfing and windsurfing thanks to the ideal Africa-borne winds that blow for the best part of the year there. Parasailing is also very popular here, with two and three-person parasails on offer for hire. The beach itself is very clean and boasts a great lifeguard system.
Morro Beach
For a quieter beach in Maio, the Morro beach is naturist friendly, a secluded beach away from most prying eyes. While not the most family-friendly beach, the Morro requires a fair bit of travelling to reach but the view and tranquillity are totally worth the trip there. A few tourists opt to camp out on this beach.
Sao Pedro Beach
In the southwest of the Sao Vicente Island, windsurfers will find excellent wind conditions on the beach of the quiet little town of Sao Pedro. With a strong and consistent surf, there beach provides an excellent challenge for experienced surfers and windsurfers. Beginners are advised to bring along a friend or two before attempting to brave the surges here.
Restaurants and Bars for Cape Verde in October
Chez Pastis
The Chez Pastis is a popular restaurant in Maio that specialises in local dishes. Local seafood dishes, exquisite Brazilian meat, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes and other delicacies have earned the Chez Pastis numerous awards and cemented its place as perhaps the best restaurant on the island of Maio.
Bailey's Cafe Bar
The Bailey's Cafe Bar in Santa Maria is a family friendly live music bar that frequently plays Morna music, including the hits from the barefoot queen. Casual and hospitable, Bailey's welcomes local talent for live performances and entertains its guests with games, events and cheap (but delicious) bites.
Things to Do in Cape Verde in October
Sao Nicolau
Sao Nicolau is great for hikers as Monte Gordo, Cape Verde's highest peak at 1,304 metres, is located on the island. The views from the top are spectacular and visitors are rewarded for the climb with a unique vantage point over the volcanic craters below. There are numerous hiking opportunities for tourists, all of them reasonably priced and very attractive..
Dates for the diary
The Cabo Verde International Film Festival takes place each October on the island of Sal. The festival lasts for three days (typically over a weekend) and features local and international films, movies and documentaries for anybody and everybody to enjoy. The tickets are very cheap and lots of street food vendors arrive at the premises, selling traditional fast food to hungry movie lovers.
During October, local music groups organise large beach parties on Santa Maria's beaches. These parties are held to promote the local music scenes of Morna, Funana, Batuque and Coladeira folk music styles, as well as the newly popularised Zouk music.
