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When is the best time to visit Sal?
In general the best time to visit Sal is probably October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are August, September, October, while the coldest months are February, March, April.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is August, September, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +26°C in October and it has 7 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Sal in different months
This is the average weather in Sal for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +26°C during August.
Climate in Sal
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Sal for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +25°C | +24°C | +24°C | +24°C | +25°C | +27°C | +27°C | +29°C | +28°C | +29°C | +29°C | +26°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +21°C | +21°C | +21°C | +22°C | +23°C | +24°C | +26°C | +26°C | +26°C | +25°C | +23°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +18°C | +17°C | +18°C | +18°C | +19°C | +20°C | +21°C | +22°C | +23°C | +22°C | +21°C | +19°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 75 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 78 | 75 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 28 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 19 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Sal during the whole year:
The hottest month in Sal is October with average maximum temperature going up to +26°C. The coldest month is February with the lowest temperatures of +20°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Sal looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Sal is July with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 75%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Sal during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 6 rainy days and 28 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sal:
What is the hottest month in Sal?
The hottest month in Sal is October with average maximum temperature of +26°C.
What is the coldest month in Sal?
The coldest month in Sal is February with minimum temperatures of +20°C.
Is Sal worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Sal in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is October with +26°C and 7 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Sal?
if you're looking to visit Sal when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, August, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being May with only 0 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Sal
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sal, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.