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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 80/100

Espargos in August

Excellent · 80/100Beach 88/100
High / low26° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation16 mm7 wet days
Sea26°surface temperature
16.76° N, 22.94° WElevation 53 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
When to goEspargos · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80August
Best timeMar · May–Jun
August: high / low26° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Espargos averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 25° — warm weather by day. Expect around 16 mm of precipitation spread over about 7 wet days, with average cloud cover near 23%.

Days are 1.4° warmer than in July on average, and September brings little change. The sea averages 26°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 80/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Espargos. For the most comfortable weather, consider March, May and June instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:16 and sets at 18:58 local time, giving 12 h 42 min of daylight. Days shorten by 24 minutes over the month.

Why 80/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%92%
Dry days · 33%50%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 88/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Espargos this month

Santa Maria
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Santa Maria

Sal · 18 km S
26°Aug high
7wet days
81score
Santa Maria
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Cape Verde's best in August

Where to go in August
Mindelo
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Mindelo

São Vicente
25°Aug high
8wet days
81score
Mindelo
Santa Maria
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Santa Maria

Sal
26°Aug high
7wet days
81score
Santa Maria
Tarrafal
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Tarrafal

Tarrafal
26°Aug high
12wet days
69score
Tarrafal
Sal Rei
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Sal Rei

Boa Vista
28°Aug high
9wet days
67score
Sal Rei
·Questions

Espargos in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Espargos?

August scores 80/100 for Espargos, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 26°C with 7 wet days.

How warm is Espargos in August?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 25°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Espargos in August?

Espargos receives about 16 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 7 days.

Can you swim in Espargos in August?

The sea averages 26°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.