Santo Antão Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Santo Antão Essentials

Santo Antão is defined by its rugged volcanic topography and dramatic elevation changes. This collection highlights the island's most significant landmarks, from the 1,979-meter Tope de Coroa to the iconic Delgadim ridge. The selection features high-altitude pine forests near Pico da Cruz, the westernmost point of the African continent, and traditional municipal markets. These sites showcase the island's unique geography, characterized by mountain passes and viewpoints overlooking deep, cultivated valleys like Ribeira da Torre and Ribeira Grande.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great

21° (feels like 17°) · extremes 16°–23°
19° at night
1 rainy day
19 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Windy
22°C · cool for a dip
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in February

Great

21° (feels like 16°) · extremes 16°–23°
18° at night
1 rainy day
19 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Windy
21°C · cool for a dip
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great

21° (feels like 17°) · extremes 16°–23°
18° at night
0 rainy days
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Windy
21°C · cool for a dip
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Great

22° (feels like 18°) · extremes 17°–23°
19° at night
0 rainy days
25 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Windy
22°C · cool for a dip
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Great

23° (feels like 20°) · extremes 19°–24°
20° at night
0 rainy days
24 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Windy
22°C · cool for a dip
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in June

Great

24° (feels like 21°) · extremes 20°–25°
21° at night
0 rainy days
16 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
23°C · cool for a dip
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 21°–26°
22° at night
1 rainy day
11 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
24°C · cool for a dip
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 22°–27°
23° at night
5 rainy days
11 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
25°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 22°–27°
23° at night
6 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
26°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great

25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 21°–27°
23° at night
3 rainy days
20 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
25°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Great

24° (feels like 21°) · extremes 19°–25°
21° at night
2 rainy days
20 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
25°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Great

22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 17°–24°
20° at night
2 rainy days
17 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
23°C · cool for a dip
UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo CVE · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity: Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Portuguese
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +238

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Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

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Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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