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Maio, Cape Verde

Velhas

Velhas is a locality in Maio, Cape Verde, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now27°C
Best timeMar–May
Population–
Local time06:48
15.13° N, 23.17° WElevation 3 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
The year in Velhasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low27° / 25°
Rain this month29mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeMar–May

Best: Mar–May. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Velhas at a glance

Best time to visitMar–May

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in September

Coolest month21°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthSeptember

68 mm of rain

Driest monthMarch

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea27°C

October

Weather in Velhas

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
27°C

Sunny · wind 10 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct31°26°
Sat31 Oct29°26°
Sun1 Nov28°25°
Mon2 Nov28°25°
Tue3 Nov28°26°
Wed4 Nov27°24°17 mm
Thu5 Nov28°25°
Fri6 Nov28°26°
Sat7 Nov29°27°

When to go to Velhas

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score95959910010098946659798788
High22°22°22°23°23°24°25°26°27°27°26°24°
Low21°21°21°21°22°23°24°25°26°25°25°23°
Rain (mm)320001872682932
Wet days22000121214634
Sea24°23°23°23°23°24°25°27°27°27°26°25°

What's on in Velhas

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Velhas

Nature in Cape Verde

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Cape Verde seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Velhas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Velhas

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Velhas

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Velhas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Velhas.
What is the hottest month in Velhas?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Velhas?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Velhas?
September is the wettest month with about 68 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Velhas?
The sea is warmest in October at about 27°C and coolest in March at about 23°C.