Best time to visit Sal

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Steady trade winds make it a kitesurf hub from November to May.

Sal month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Great	25°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
February	Great	25°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	Mindelo Carnival
March	Great	26°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
April	Great	26°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
May	Great	27°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Great	27°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
July	Great	28°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
August	Great	29°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
September	Good	29°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
October	Great	29°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
November	Great	28°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
December	Great	26°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–

When is the best time to visit Sal?

The best time to visit Sal is November–August. Steady trade winds make it a kitesurf hub from November to May.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Sal?

Flights are usually cheapest in May–August, when demand is lowest.

When is Sal busiest?

Sal is busiest in December–January.

What is the weather like in Sal?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C, and January the coolest at 25°C. The wettest period is September.