SeasonMapSal weather in February
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February in Sal: warm, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Sal · #229 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sal climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 67°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sea temperature | 22°C / 71°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 35 km/h / 22 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 87 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sal in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyTrade-wind season, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sal's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSal's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Sal in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Trade-wind season
1 Nov – 31 May · usuallyCrowdedThe north-easterly is at its most dependable through the northern winter, which is what built Santa Maria's kite and windsurf trade. Ponta Preta is for experts; the bay in front of town is where everyone learns. Source ↗
- Season
Bruma seca
1 Dec – 15 Mar · usuallyDust seasonSaharan haze reaches the eastern islands in the cool months and can grey out a week of otherwise faultless weather. It varies enormously year to year, and nobody in the resorts mentions it in advance. Source ↗
Where is Sal?
Sal in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Sal?
- February in Sal: warm, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Sal on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Sal in February?
- In February, Sal averages a daily high of 25°C and a low of 19.4°C, with about 2 mm of rain over roughly 0.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sal in February?
- Sal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 87 in February.