SeasonMapSal weather in September
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September in Sal: sweltering, a little rain, with muggy air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
#12 of 12 months in Sal · #285 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sal climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 36 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sal in September
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.
Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(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 September
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 ↗
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Sal in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Sal?
- September in Sal: sweltering, a little rain, with muggy air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Sal on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Sal in September?
- In September, Sal averages a daily high of 30.4°C and a low of 25.1°C, with about 36.1 mm of rain over roughly 5.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sal in September?
- Sal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in September.