SeasonMapSal weather in July
Cabo Verde
July in Sal: hot, dry, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Sal · #122 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sal climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 73 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sal in July
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.
BusyIndependence Day, school holidays in 5 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 July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Loggerhead nesting
15 Jun – 15 Oct · usuallyTurtle nestingSal holds one of the world's largest loggerhead rookeries after Boa Vista, and the females come up on the quieter east-coast beaches after dark through the summer. Go with a licensed guide; torches and quad bikes are what wreck a nest. Source ↗
- Holiday
Independence Day
5 JulNational holidayClosuresCrowdedCape Verde's 5 July holiday closes banks and offices and fills the square in Espargos with music. The resorts carry on much as usual, which tells you how separate the two islands really are. Source ↗
Where is Sal?
Sal in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Sal?
- July in Sal: hot, dry, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Sal on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Sal in July?
- In July, Sal averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 23°C, with about 1.9 mm of rain over roughly 0.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sal in July?
- Sal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 73 in July.