Cape Verde · Cape Verde
June
Summer begins warming up — still dry, still excellent, with music season in Mindelo.
Best match
#5 of 12 months
There are better months for Cape Verde — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
28.3°C
Low
22.1°C
Rain
2mm
Sun
8.2hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How June scores in Cape Verde
Weather
Excellent
Value
Very good
Crowds
Good
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in June
- ↑The Baía das Gatas Music Festival (São Vicente, typically June-August) is Cape Verde's premier international music event: an outdoor concert on the natural bay near Mindelo that draws Cape Verdean artists from the diaspora alongside international acts. Morna, funaná, coladeira, and batuque all feature — a genuine introduction to the musical richness of the islands.
- ↑Sea temperatures are warming through June: 24–25°C makes swimming off Sal and Boa Vista beaches exceptionally comfortable, and the underwater visibility for snorkelling around the São Vicente marine area and Sal's reefs is excellent.
- ↑Portuguese and international summer visitors arrive, but June is still before the peak: prices on the resort islands remain at the comfortable shoulder level, and quality all-inclusive options are bookable without the winter lead times.
What you sacrifice
- ↓Humidity begins increasing as the Atlantic summer weather pattern establishes: 66% is still low by tropical standards, but the air feels slightly heavier than the spring months.
- ↓Trade winds can become more variable in June — some days the wind drops below comfortable kitesurfing threshold, though the consistent onshore breeze usually reasserts within 24 hours.
How June compares to April (best month)
| Factor | June | April ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 8 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 8 |
| Crowds | 6 | 7 |
June in other destinations
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Cape Verde, not across destinations. Methodology →