Sal weather in July
July in Sal: hot, dry, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#2 of 12 months in Sal · #123 of 1413 destinations to visit in July · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
- Days
- 28°C
- Nights
- 23°C
- Wet days
- 0
- Sun
- 11.5 h
- Humidity
- 84%
- Daylight
- 13 h
Traveller notes on Sal in July
Forum posters call July technically the start of the rainy season on Sal, but say you'd be unlucky to see more than a quick, short shower - high-20sC temperatures with plenty of sun are the norm, and the season's average total rainfall across July-September is a modest 25mm. Humidity runs fairly high (80%+) even on sunny days. It's not the windiest stretch of the year, though a steady northeasterly breeze is nearly constant; most hotels sit on the sheltered south and west coasts, which take the edge off it. Overall, posters describe July as a reliably pleasant, warm and mostly dry month despite the 'rainy season' label.
Other months in Sal
Sal's forum consistently describes January as mild and dry - averaging around 22C - but genuinely windy, with a steady 25kph breeze that can gust higher and kicks up rougher seas, which is exactly why it's popular with windsurfers this time of year. Days are pleasant, but several posters warned the wind makes evenings feel cooler than the thermometer suggests, so pack a light layer for after dark. There's also an occasional Saharan dust haze that rolls through for a day or two, though it doesn't typically disrupt flights or plans.
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Sal climate normals — July
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.