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March · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 99/100

Sal Rei in March

Excellent · 99/100Beach 91/100
High / low24° / 20°daily averages
Precipitation0 mm1 wet days
Sea22°surface temperature
16.18° N, 22.92° WElevation 8 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
When to goSal Rei · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec99March
Best timeMar–May
March: high / low24° / 20°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Sal Rei averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 20° — warm weather by day. Expect around 0 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 21%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change. The sea averages 22°, pleasant for a swim.

March scores 99/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Sal Rei.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:40 and sets at 18:42 local time, giving 12 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 28 minutes over the month.

Why 99/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%96%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 91/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiNearby in March

Around Sal Rei this month

Santa Maria
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Santa Maria

Sal · 47 km N
21°Mar high
1wet day
98score
Santa Maria
ivTop of the table

Cape Verde's best in March

Where to go in March
Praia
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1

Praia

Praia
25°Mar high
0wet days
100score
Praia
Assomada
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2

Assomada

Santa Catarina
24°Mar high
0wet days
99score
Assomada
Pedra Badejo
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3

Pedra Badejo

Santa Cruz
23°Mar high
0wet days
99score
Pedra Badejo
Calheta de São Miguel
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4

Calheta de São Miguel

São Miguel
23°Mar high
0wet days
99score
Calheta de São Miguel
·Questions

Sal Rei in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Sal Rei?

March scores 99/100 for Sal Rei, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 24°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Sal Rei in March?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 20°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Sal Rei in March?

Sal Rei receives about 0 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in Sal Rei in March?

The sea averages 22°C in March, warm enough for most swimmers.