Santa Catarina, Cape Verde
Cumbem
Cumbem is a village in Santa Catarina, Cape Verde, 411 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,006. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now26°C
Best timeJan · Mar–Apr
Population1,006
Local time19:48
15.09° N, 23.67° WElevation 411 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 23°
Rain this month37mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJan · Mar–Apr
Best: Jan · Mar–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cumbem at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:30 · 18:0711 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous72% · Moonrise 22:25Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Mar–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in June
Coolest month19°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthSeptember
108 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
October
Weather in Cumbem
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 76%
Today30 Oct28°25°
Sat31 Oct26°22°
Sun1 Nov25°21°
Mon2 Nov26°23°1.7 mm
Tue3 Nov25°23°4.7 mm
Wed4 Nov25°22°5.5 mm
Thu5 Nov26°22°0.6 mm
Fri6 Nov27°23°
Sat7 Nov29°23°
Sun8 Nov29°24°
When to go to Cumbem
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 | 98 | 94 | 90 | 88 | 63 | 59 | 77 | 85 | 88 |
| High | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 100 | 108 | 37 | 7 | 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 Cumbem
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Cumbem
Outdoors around Cumbem
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 Cumbem
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cape Verde seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cumbem
Towns and villages around Cumbem
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Achada Riba0.3 kmCentro (Cidade)0.6 kmPonta da Horta0.7 kmBanana0.8 kmCovão da Ribeira0.8 kmLem Vieira0.9 kmPonta Belém0.9 kmLem de Almeida1 kmPedra Vermelha1 kmPedra Barro1 kmBolanha1 kmFonte Lima1 kmTelhal1 kmViveiro1.1 kmPonte de Fonte Lima1.2 kmEngenho1.2 kmCasa Grande1.3 kmBombardeiro1.3 kmAchada Camelo1.3 kmPonta Travessa1.4 kmPonta Lopo1.5 kmPinha de Engenho1.5 kmAchada Galego1.6 kmCaniço1.6 kmLem de Telha1.7 kmAchada Gomes1.7 kmChão de Cana1.7 kmViuva1.8 kmPoilão1.9 kmAnguia1.9 kmMascarenhas2 kmCarreira2.1 kmCutelo2.1 kmChóróró2.1 kmMamona2.1 kmQuintal2.1 kmBica2.1 kmGil Bispo2.1 kmPé de Rocha2.2 kmTravessa2.2 kmChão de Carreira2.2 kmGaleão2.2 kmLaranginha2.3 kmChá Moreno2.3 kmLem Grande2.4 kmPau de Corvo2.4 kmManipo2.5 kmMato Gege2.5 kmChão de Riba2.5 kmChão de Carriço2.5 kmJoão Gotô2.6 kmSanta Catarina2.6 kmPedra Galo2.6 kmVilar Cantor2.8 kmFonteana2.8 kmRibeirinho2.9 kmGama Touro2.9 kmRibeirão Mocho2.9 kmIlhéu3 kmAlta Mira de Engenho3 kmCabeça de Carreira3 kmAlta Mira de Palha Carga3.1 kmChóróró de Fonte Ana3.1 kmSedeguma3.1 kmFonte Daninha3.1 kmOlho de Água3.2 kmChã de Cruz3.2 kmJulangue3.3 kmChão de Mamelano3.3 kmLem de Engenho3.3 kmBica3.3 kmMato de Onça3.4 kmChão Andrade3.4 kmCova Furtado3.5 kmFonte Leão3.5 kmRibeira Riba3.6 kmChã Lagoa3.6 kmPanango3.6 kmPau Verde3.6 kmÁgua Grande3.7 km
Cumbem from above
Around Cumbem16 places to see, do and reach nearby
Ribeira Grande de SantiagoNature21 kmSantiagoNature4.9 kmPico da AntóniaMountain6.5 kmMalaguetaMountain9.9 kmSerra da MalaguetaMountain9.9 kmMonte TchotaMountain7.5 kmMonte GraciosaMountain25 kmMonte das VacasMountain18 kmMuseu da TabankaMuseum0.6 kmPorto da PraiaFerry port27 kmPraiaPlace24 kmCidade VelhaPlace21 kmTarrafalPlace23 kmAssomadaPlace1.9 kmPedra BadejoPlace16 kmCalheta de São MiguelPlace13 km
Getting to Cumbem
Nelson Mandela International AirportRAI
26 kmMaio AirportMMO
49 kmAristides Pereira International AirportBVC
143 kmPorto da PraiaPier da ilha do MAIO · Porto Vale de Cavaleiros · Terminal Marítimo do Mindelo
27 kmPlaces near Cumbem
Places with a climate like Cumbem
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cumbem?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cumbem.
What is the hottest month in Cumbem?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Cumbem?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cumbem?
September is the wettest month with about 108 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cumbem?
The sea is warmest in October at about 27°C and coolest in March at about 23°C.