Is Cape Verde windy in April?

The climate in Cape Verde is strongly influenced by northeast trade winds. This wind is strongest between December and April.



Yes, Cape Verde is notoriously windy in April, as this month falls within the tail end of the "Trade Winds" season (December to June). A supportive peer "weather" check: according to 2026 climate data, you can expect consistent northeast winds averaging 18 to 25 mph, with frequent gusts. While these winds make the islands world-famous for kitesurfing and windsurfing—especially on Sal and Boa Vista—they can make the "feels like" temperature significantly cooler than the actual 24°C (75°F) air temp. April is also part of the "dust" season, where the Harmattan wind can occasionally bring a fine haze of Sahara sand over the islands. If you are looking for calm, mirror-flat water for swimming, April might be challenging on the windward coasts; however, the wind provides a natural "air conditioning" that makes the intense tropical sun much more tolerable for hiking and exploring the volcanic landscapes.

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With very similar temperatures to March, April is another great month where you can easily relax on the beach and take a refreshing dip in the warm, 23°C ocean, or hop over to another island go for a long hike and explore.

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Both islands are very much the same, however I would say Boa Vista a lot less developed. I first visited Sal in 2007 and again in 2016 and it hasn't changed and I'd say will be the same story with both islands in another 10 years. We did island tours on both islands and much more enjoyed Sal on the whole.

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Praia da Laginha This picturesque little beach is home to some of the best beach swimming in Cape Verde; the calm, tranquil nature of the sea makes it easy to swim in for even the most precautious of swimmers. Nonetheless, the beach is manned by lifeguards to ensure visitors have complete peace of mind while swimming.

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Since the islands sit further south than the Canary Islands, temperatures are even hotter. Yet, just like all islands, there is a rainy season and for Cape Verde, this is in April. If wall-to-wall sunshine is what you are after, then the best time to visit the islands is between June and November.

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The maximum speed of the wind can be about 10 to 20 kilometers per hour higher.In the months of January through March there is on average the strongest wind in Cape Verde. Depending on the island and location, the wind force is between 5 and 7 on the Beaufort scale (29 – 61 km / h).

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Cape Verde is famous for its warm tropical climate, volcanic islands, wonderful musicians, and delicious cuisine. Americans may not have heard much about Cape Verde, but Europeans are much more familiar with the islands as a winter escape.

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