What's the Weather Like in Cape Verde in March?
Is It Good To Go To Cape Verde In March?
March is an excellent time to visit subtropical Cape Verde because there's hardly any rain and the temperatures are warm and pleasant.
Is Cape Verde Hot In March?
The average daytime temperatures stay at 23ºC while daytime highs climb to 25ºC. Nighttime temperature can drop as low as 18ºC, but barring extraordinary climatic phenomena, it never drops any lower.
How Warm Is The Sea in Cape Verde In March?
The Sea temperature also stays at 23ºC thanks to the conflicting sea currents; cold currents rush from North Atlantic while warm currents from western Africa regulate the sea temperature around Cape Verde's archipelago.
How Much Sunshine Does Cape Verde Get In March?
Cape Verde enjoys eight hours of daily sunshine in March.
How Much Does It Rain In Cape Verde In March?
March is a relatively dry month. Even though the islands see some rain spread out over four days of the month, that rain amounts only to a measly 1mm of total precipitation.
Is Cape Verde Windy In March?
March can be one of the windiest months on Cape Verde with strong north-western winds frequent on many Barlavento islands. The wind is between five and seven on the Beaufort scale.
Hotels for Cape Verde in March
Odjo d'Agua Hotel
The Odjo d'Agua Hotel in Santa Maria boasts excellent view over the popular bay of Santa Maria along with clean rooms and amazing services. The hotel's restaurant, Farolin serves a variety of fresh and unusual fish in a definite romantic setting that surrounds the whole hotel. All large rooms come with their own private balconies and the décor is enchanting and locally-inspired.
Pensao Nha Terra
The Pensao Nha Terra is a family friendly hotel in Sal. The hotel is homely and offers basic amenities but captures the hearts of visitors thanks to its polite staff and great hotel services. The pool is small but clean and the room prices are inviting you to return for your next vacations.
Limeira Hotel Resort
The Limeira Hotel Resort is a beautiful seaside hotel in Santiago with a fully equipped spa, a beautiful pool and great view over the Atlantic. The hotel is located over a secluded bay that has almost zero waves and is perfect for young children. The staff are polite and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The hotel's restaurant is inexpensive and serves mostly local delicacies and fish caught the very same day from a nearby coast.
Beaches for March for Cape Verde
Farol da Ponta Norte
The beach at Farol da Ponta Norte is secluded and windy, it's on the northernmost tip of Sal. Overlooked by a scenic lighthouse and boasting the finest white sand, the Farol de fiura beach attracts naturists for the tranquillity and water sports enthusiasts for the healthy surfs.
Faja de Agua
Fajã de Água is another secluded beach on the small island of Brava. Tourists can see impressive flora and fauna specimens that are unique only to the Cape Verdean Archipelago. You will need to rent a car, a bike or some other forms of transport to get to the beach as it is fairly remote and devoid of any tourist accommodations.
Beleza Beach
The Beleza beach of Sao Vicente is a beautiful, family friendly bay on the northern side of the pristine island. There are numerous tourist-friendly amenities here that make the beach ideal for young children including shallow waters (indicated by a great flag system) and a seasoned life guard patrol.
Restaurants and Bars for Cape Verde in March
TuttiFrutti
Located literally in the middle of nowhere on the island of Maio, the TuttiFrutti is a surprisingly amazing Italian restaurant waiting to be discovered by hungry tourists in Cape Verde. The restaurant serves refreshingly new renditions of Italian classics with a definite Cape Verdean spin.
Blu Bar
The Blu Bar is a popular beach bar in Santa Maria, Sal. The bar boasts and outdoors disco as well as a seaside dance floor where patrons can dip for a swim right after a vigorous dance. Drinks are plentiful and cheap here and the Blu Bar attracts lots of beautiful locals and tourists alike.
Things to Do in Cape Verde in March
The island of Santo Antao is described as a cross between Morocco and the Himalayas, with a dry, desert-like climate to the south of the island and a wet, humid climate in the mountainous region to the north.
Ponta do Sol trek
The northerly mountains of Ponta do Sol make for excellent hiking and the hour long trek from Ponta do Sol to the steep cliffs of Fontain is a popular route amongst seasoned hikers. The colourful village perched on the cliff makes for a spectacular view and is a perfect photo opportunity.
Giggling Gecko Adventures Sight seeing
Giggling Gecko Adventures offer a range of exciting tours. See the most spectacular sights on the island, including sand dunes, deserted beaches, caves, panoramic landscapes, deserts, hidden oasis, small villages and the capital of Sal Rei.
Dates for the diary
Towards the end of February and early March, the liveliest carnival on Cape Verde takes place. The Sao Vicente Creole Carnival is a unique mélange of cultures and is very similar to traditional Brazilian carnivals but also African feasts. The blend is unique and the parties truly unforgettable. The whole theme is a mix of Brazilian, Portuguese and African flavours with street parades and huge, island-wide celebrations.
Every March the 8th, Cape Verde celebrated woman's day as a true democratic nation. The archipelago of islands is considered a leading example on women's rights and this is celebrated each year with talks, parades and political debates that promote Cape Verdean freedom and culture.
