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September · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 60/100

Tarrafal in September

Fair · 60/100Beach 75/100
High / low27° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation80 mm14 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
15.28° N, 23.75° WElevation 17 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
When to goTarrafal · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60September
Best timeMar–May
September: high / low27° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Tarrafal averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 25° — warm weather by day. Expect around 80 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 26%.

Temperatures are much the same as in August, and October brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

September scores 60/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Tarrafal. For the most comfortable weather, consider March, April and May instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:24 and sets at 18:38 local time, giving 12 h 14 min of daylight. Days shorten by 24 minutes over the month.

Why 60/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%84%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 75/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

September against the year

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iiiNearby in September

Around Tarrafal this month

Assomada
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Assomada

Santa Catarina · 21 km S
27°Sep high
14wet days
59score
Assomada
Calheta de São Miguel
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Calheta de São Miguel

São Miguel · 20 km SE
27°Sep high
14wet days
58score
Calheta de São Miguel
ivTop of the table

Cape Verde's best in September

Where to go in September
Mindelo
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Mindelo

São Vicente
25°Sep high
9wet days
77score
Mindelo
Santa Maria
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Santa Maria

Sal
26°Sep high
9wet days
73score
Santa Maria
Espargos
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Espargos

Sal
26°Sep high
9wet days
72score
Espargos
Assomada
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Assomada

Santa Catarina
27°Sep high
14wet days
59score
Assomada
·Questions

Tarrafal in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Tarrafal?

September scores 60/100 for Tarrafal, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 27°C with 14 wet days.

How warm is Tarrafal in September?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 25°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Tarrafal in September?

Tarrafal receives about 80 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 14 days.

Can you swim in Tarrafal in September?

The sea averages 27°C in September, warm enough for most swimmers.