Santa Cruz, Cape Verde
Cancelo
Cancelo is a village in Santa Cruz, Cape Verde, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,811. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now27°C
Best timeMar–May
Population1,811
Local time10:43
15.15° N, 23.57° WElevation 57 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 24°
Rain this month34mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeMar–May
Best: Mar–May. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cancelo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:30 · 18:0811 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous93% · Moonrise 20:15Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMar–May
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in September
Coolest month20°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthSeptember
88 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
October
Monuments nearby1+
within 4 km
Weather in Cancelo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 84%
Today28 Oct29°27°
Thu29 Oct28°27°
Fri30 Oct29°27°
Sat31 Oct28°26°
Sun1 Nov27°24°
Mon2 Nov27°25°
Tue3 Nov28°25°
Wed4 Nov28°25°0.5 mm
Thu5 Nov28°26°
Fri6 Nov27°26°
When to go to Cancelo
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 | 100 | 100 | 98 | 91 | 63 | 57 | 77 | 85 | 88 |
| High | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 81 | 88 | 34 | 6 | 3 |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Sea | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 25° |
What's on in Cancelo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Cancelo
Outdoors around Cancelo
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Cruz de BarreiraViewpoints
0.2 kmMiradouro de Alta BossaViewpoints
1.3 kmStrela Mountain LodgeMountain huts
2.4 kmCampsite Parque Natural Serra Malagueta (no facilities)Camp sites
2.7 kmNature around Cancelo
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cape Verde seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cancelo
Towns and villages around Cancelo
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Bassoura0.3 kmAchada Abaixo0.6 kmCovão Sanches0.9 kmAchada de Pau Encostado0.9 kmBolanha1.1 kmRibeirãozinho1.1 kmLem Pereira1.5 kmBel Bel1.6 kmManipo1.7 kmSanta Cruz1.9 kmVia Curta1.9 kmIlhéu1.9 kmRibeirão Seco2 kmAchada Laje2.1 kmAguada2.1 kmLem Vieira2.1 kmTerra Branca2.2 kmPortalinho2.4 kmQueimado2.4 kmChão de Agua2.5 kmVárzea Laranja2.5 kmPicarote2.6 kmRibeirão Égua2.6 kmGéu2.7 kmNhamita2.8 kmMato2.8 kmChão de Limão2.8 kmFornalha2.8 kmCarriçal2.8 kmCutelo da Graça2.9 kmCasa Branca3 kmAchada Cruz3 kmAboboreira3.1 kmRibeirão Fundo3.1 kmPizarra3.1 kmZona Tenda3.2 kmFigueira Gorda3.2 kmCutelo de Salto de Baixo3.3 kmCutelo de Salto3.3 kmPau Grande3.3 kmCruz Tavares3.4 kmChão Grande3.4 kmBarreira3.4 kmPonta da Achada3.4 kmVárzea Nova3.5 kmAchada Fatima3.7 kmFonte Machado3.7 kmCruz de Aguada3.7 kmLagoa Gil3.8 kmUri3.8 kmRufeu3.8 kmCova Barro3.8 kmMargosa3.9 kmPorto Acima3.9 kmChão de Abóbora3.9 kmIlhéu4 kmChão de Gui4 kmCutelo de Água4 kmCovão Rabo4.1 kmChã da Silva4.1 kmToril4.1 kmSalinas4.1 kmTrás de Montes4.1 kmSambacate4.2 kmCovão de Ori4.2 kmTamareira4.2 kmOri4.2 kmChāo de Casa4.3 kmPorto Baixo4.3 kmBoaventura4.3 kmSachane4.3 kmSerrado4.3 kmChã Quenta4.4 kmLem Dias4.4 kmJoão Toro4.4 kmPema4.4 kmMaria Pereira4.5 kmRocha Lama4.5 kmLapo4.5 kmRibeirão Feijãd4.7 km
Cancelo from above
Around Cancelo16 places to see, do and reach nearby
SantiagoNature10 kmPico da AntóniaMountain13 kmMalaguetaMountain12 kmSerra da MalaguetaMountain13 kmMonte TchotaMountain14 kmMonte GraciosaMountain26 kmMonte das VacasMountain18 kmPedra Badejo lagoons Important Bird AreaMonument4.0 kmMuseu da TabankaMuseum12 kmPorto da PraiaFerry port27 kmPraiaPlace25 kmTarrafalPlace25 kmAssomadaPlace14 kmPedra BadejoPlace4.1 kmCalheta de São MiguelPlace4.9 kmSão DomingosPlace14 km
Getting to Cancelo
Nelson Mandela International AirportRAI
25 kmMaio AirportMMO
38 kmAristides Pereira International AirportBVC
132 kmPorto da PraiaPier da ilha do MAIO · Porto Vale de Cavaleiros · Terminal Marítimo do Mindelo
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cancelo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cancelo.
What is the hottest month in Cancelo?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Cancelo?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cancelo?
September is the wettest month with about 88 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cancelo?
The sea is warmest in October at about 27°C and coolest in March at about 23°C.