What's The Weather Like In Cape Verde In July?
In the heart of summer, July is a forgivingly warm and undeniably charming month to visit Cape Verde's archipelago.
How Hot Is Cape Verde In July?
During July, the average daytime temperature rises up to 26ºC making July the second hottest month of the year (after August) in Cape Verde.
Daytime highs can peak up at 27ºC and only very rarely temperatures go above 30ºC. During night time, the temperature drops slightly to 22ºC and nights are never too cold to enjoy the outdoors at Cape Verde.
Sunshine Hours In Cape Verde
Cape Verde enjoys sex hours of daily sunshine in July.
How Warm Is the Sea In Cape Verde In July?
Sea temperatures also follow the trend, rising up to 26ºC in the month of July. With the north-easterly trade winds losing their strength and the African-borne Harmattan winds dominate the island. Blowing from the south and the south-west, these winds are more pronounced at the Sotavento islands.
Is Cape Verde Windy In July?
From time to time, the Harmattan winds can carry desert sand in the form of dust storms over Cape Verde. These winds can cause discomfort to beachgoers as they enter and exit the water, by pelting them with sand. But these usually only last for ten minutes or so.
Does It Rain In Cape Verde in July?
July is the first month of the year that sees a respectable (but still relatively little) amount of rain. July has more rain than all the previous months combined, but with a total precipitation of just 11 mm this is still very scarce.
Hotels for Cape Verde in July
Hotel Savana
The Hotel Savana is a quaint local hotel in Fogo with a tidy pool and warm Cape Verdian hospitality. The staff is surprisingly fluent in English and always eager to help. While the hotel's facilities are overall basic, they are very clean and well-maintained, providing excellent value for money.
Pontao
The Pontao is a beautiful all-inclusive 4 star hotel that's located at the centre of Santa Maria. Built and decorated in a style that lies between African and Caribbean, the Pontao offers attractive accommodation to families with older children and couples who seek some tranquil moments on the island of Sal.
Limeira Hotel Resort
The Limeira Hotel Resort is a seaside all-inclusive hotel close to Cape Verde's capital in the island of Santiago. The hotel is famous for its impressive vistas and its last terrace that overlooks a secluded bay. The experience is enhanced by the hotel's classy restaurant and cosy bar, which is open to non-visitors too.
Orquidea
The Orquidea is a scenic guest house in the island of Boa Vista. The hotel is has just ten rooms, all equipped with bathroom, private balcony running hot water, in room bar, air conditioning, flat screen TV and more.
Boa Vista Hotel
The eponymous Boa Vista Hotel is a spectacular all inclusive resort on the island of Boa Vista and the only hotel in Foz, the historic part of the city where the Douro river meets the Atlantic ocean. The hotel is located on the tip of a bay on the old city and offers quality accommodation to tourists with a taste for fine Cape Verdian architecture and matching hospitality.
Beaches for July for Cape Verde
Porto Novo Beach
The Porto Novo beach of Sao Antonio is a popular meeting spot for fishermen and tourist fishing trips. The beach itself might not have much to offer as it is surrounded by rocks, but the fishing opportunities here (including harpoon fishing) are numerous and all equally exciting.
Ribeira Grante Beach
For a more family friendly beach on Sao Antonio, try the Ribeira Grante beach at the northern side of the island. There you can find lots of tourist amenities for rent including parasols and a number of facilities such as restaurants, toilets, showers, accessibility ramps, lifeguard services and more.
Restaurants and Bars for Cape Verde in July
Pizzeria O Cocktail
The Pizzeria O Cocktail in Sao Vicente is famous for its delicious pizzas and the bustling live music evenings that play the latest Morna (local music) hits. There is something for everyone in this establishment, from tasty food and good company to famous Cape Verdean musicians who come to perform live.
Tabu Bar
The Tabu bar boasts a spacious open-air disco and is considered one of the liveliest clubs in Praia. The bar attracts mostly tourists but also certain locals with a love for foreign music. Drinks are fairly inexpensive and the bar is popular for its enormous 2 and 3 litre glasses.
Things to Do in Cape Verde in July
Santiago Excursions
The wildlife on Santiago is practically unrivalled among all the islands on the archipelago. Numerous excursions around the island allow tourists to see vibrant blue kingfishers and green vervet monkeys up close, among numerous plant species unique to the island. For a view into the real Cape Verde away from the tourist towns, head up into the mountains to see the banana, coconut, sugar cane, mango and cashew plantations.
Sao Vicente Golf Club
Golf lovers should definitely visit the Sao Vicente Golf Club. This is one of the few golf spots on the whole nation of Cape Verde. It sports a unique 9-hole course and is located at the northern part of Sao Vicente. The course takes golfers through sandy plans, through rolling greens and across tropical forests in a smartly designed trail that provides a multi-tiered challenge for golfers of all skill levels.
Dates for the diary
July is a great time to visit the island of Boa Vista, which celebrates Municipality Day each year on July the 4th. Hundreds of locals and visitors alike gather at Sal Rei to celebrate Saint Isabel, the Patron Saint of Boa Vista. Although this is a cultural and religious festival, there are plenty of activities for travellers to partake in such as beach football games, boat races, horse riding, street dancing and more.
The very next day, on July the 5th, Cape Verde celebrates its national independence day from Portugal. Celebrations are held in all major settlements including Praia and Sal Rei, where locals feast and invite tourists to celebrate democracy together by dancing local tunes. Parties can last well into the morning of July the 6th, with partygoers taking the action on the streets.
