Boa Vista, Cape Verde
Bala
Bala is a locality in Boa Vista, Cape Verde, 351 m above sea level, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now27°C
Best timeMar–May
Population–
Local time04:24
16.07° N, 22.83° WElevation 351 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month11mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeMar–May
Best: Mar–May. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:28 · 18:0311 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous79% · Moonrise 22:19Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMar–May
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in September
Coolest month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthSeptember
38 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
September
Monuments nearby1+
within 16 km
Weather in Bala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 25 km/h · humidity 73%
Today30 Oct30°26°
Sat31 Oct29°25°
Sun1 Nov28°24°
Mon2 Nov28°23°
Tue3 Nov28°24°
Wed4 Nov27°24°
Thu5 Nov28°25°
Fri6 Nov28°25°
Sat7 Nov29°25°
When to go to Bala
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 95 | 95 | 99 | 96 | 97 | 92 | 86 | 65 | 57 | 78 | 83 | 87 |
| High | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 25° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 38 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Sea | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° |
What's on in Bala
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Bala
Nature around Bala
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cape Verde seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bala
Towns and villages around Bala
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Providência0.8 kmSão Francisco1.8 kmTapada de José Abraão1.9 kmPedregulho de Belmonte2.1 kmRomano2.4 kmCanece Tijaja3.3 kmAntónio Narciso3.9 kmCasa de Chica de Roque4.2 kmPássaro Largo4.3 kmNhã Piripiri4.4 kmHorta do Velho4.7 kmPedro Tatuda5 kmHorta de Lela5.1 kmNinho de Guincho5.5 kmNova Sintra5.5 kmCasa de Ti Gomes5.8 kmLomba Manuel da Luz5.9 kmChã de Fortinha5.9 kmCasa de Tina6 kmCurralinho Branco6 kmCurral de Fotne Filipe6.3 kmBaixada dos Morrinhos Pretos6.4 kmMaroços de António6.4 kmChalau6.4 kmLargo Lombinho Nhã Rosa6.5 kmLomba de Carreira de Cavalo6.5 kmLomba Preta6.8 kmQuinta de Estevão6.8 kmSão Domingos6.8 kmSantana6.9 kmChã de Quina de Estevão7.2 kmChã de Serrinha7.3 kmCaminho Cruz João Santos7.5 kmMoradinha de Baixo7.5 kmQuinta de Ana7.5 kmMoradinha de Cima7.5 kmCasa de Esteves7.7 kmMoradinha7.9 kmGruta da Casa de Ceirão7.9 kmMorro Morada de Padre7.9 kmRibeira Funda7.9 kmMorro Branco7.9 kmBaixo de Rocha8 kmBarreiros8.1 kmManuel Elisa8.2 kmSalto Mentira8.5 kmRiba de Alto8.5 kmTichica8.6 kmEstância de Baixo8.8 kmRocha de Escriveira8.9 kmMonte Curral de João Pati9 kmCurral Mateus9.2 kmMaria Clara9.4 kmMonte Claro9.4 kmBaguincho9.4 kmChã de Losna9.5 kmRecanto9.5 kmCruz Mimi9.9 kmBandente de Lomba de Chave10 kmCarquejinha10 kmCurral Catoco10 kmMorrinho Baguincho10 kmSanta Mónica11 kmMalha Branca11 kmEsgreta11 kmChã de Esgreta11 kmHortas de Badanela11 kmCondinho11 kmMorro Vermelho11 kmLomba de Padre12 kmAlto de Recria12 kmDebaixo de Canto12 kmPré Arriba12 kmHorta de Tomé13 kmCarrice13 kmSoldado14 kmCentro de Sal Rei15 kmBom Sossego15 km
Places near Bala
0.8 km
Providência
Cape Verde
1.8 km
São Francisco
Cape Verde
1.9 km
Tapada de José Abraão
Cape Verde
2.1 km
Pedregulho de Belmonte
Cape Verde
2.4 km
Romano
Cape Verde
3.3 km
Canece Tijaja
Cape Verde
3.9 km
António Narciso
Cape Verde
4.2 km
Casa de Chica de Roque
Cape Verde
4.3 km
Pássaro Largo
Cape Verde
4.4 km
Nhã Piripiri
Cape Verde
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bala.
What is the hottest month in Bala?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Bala?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bala?
September is the wettest month with about 38 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bala?
The sea is warmest in September at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 22°C.