Planning a trip to Sal in February? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +70°F and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 1 rainy days and 2 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
February is usually the coldest month of the year in Sal;
Average weather
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+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
2 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sal has good weather in February.
Average temperature in Sal in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sal for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +63°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +70°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +70°F.
Is Sal warm or cold in February?
Sal is typically mild in February.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +72°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +70°F to +68°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
February is the coldest month in Sal, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Sal in February
Sal weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+70°F
+70°F
Min. temperature
+64°F
+63°F
+64°F
Max. temperature
+77°F
+75°F
+75°F
Rainfall
4 mm
2 mm
1 mm
Wind
6 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Humidity
75%
77%
79%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
10
9
10
Cloudy days
19
17
21
Rainy days
2
1
1
Snowy days
0
0
0
February weather is still as good as in January.It’s getting colder in February. From +72°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +70°F.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 4 mm to 2 mm.Humidity rises from 75% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 6 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in January to 9 in February.
March brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Sal in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Sal is gradually decreasing during February, going from 8 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Sal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 11% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 19 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.Sal is amazing in February with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Sal wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 20% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last February in Sal?
This is the weather in Sal in February 2023:
1 February
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+71°F
2 February
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+70°F
3 February
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+71°F
4 February
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+72°F
5 February
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+71°F
6 February
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+70°F
7 February
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+69°F
8 February
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+69°F
9 February
🌧️
+68°F
10 February
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+69°F
11 February
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+69°F
12 February
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+69°F
13 February
🌧️
+68°F
14 February
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+69°F
15 February
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+70°F
16 February
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+69°F
17 February
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+69°F
18 February
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+69°F
19 February
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+70°F
20 February
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+69°F
21 February
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+70°F
22 February
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+69°F
23 February
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+69°F
24 February
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+68°F
25 February
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+68°F
26 February
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+68°F
27 February
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+69°F
28 February
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+70°F
In February 2023 Sal had 1 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 2 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Sal climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Sal in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+72°F) and the highest in 2023 (+76°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 11 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 183 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sal in February:
Is February a good time to visit Sal?
February is a really good time to go to Sal. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Sal.
Can you sunbathe in Sal in February?
February has mild temperatures in Sal. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Sal rainy in February?
Sal is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Sal in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sal in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Cape Verde
Check out the weather for other cities in Cape Verde.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sal, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.