Ilhéu CaroçoIlhéu Caroço at a Glance
Things to Do
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When to Go
Best Time to Visit Ilhéu Caroço
Visit during the drier months for safer boat landings and clearer weather.
Dry season
June-September · 24-28°C
Calmer seas and clearer skies-best for boat trips and landing on small islets.
Green/wet season
October-May · 24-30°C
Lush interior on nearby main islands but increased rain and choppy seas make boat transfers less predictable.
Weather & Climate near Ilhéu Caroço
Climate
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2110 mm/year), wettest in October.
Air Quality:
AQI 53
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 22° - 29° | 26° | 146 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
| February | Very Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 129 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.0h |
| March | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 200 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 254 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| May | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 281 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.1h |
| June | Very Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 98 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.1 m/s | 1.5 high | 12.1h |
| July | Very Good | 21° - 27° | 24° | 37 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.1h |
| August | Very Good | 21° - 27° | 24° | 56 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.1h |
| September | Good | 22° - 27° | 24° | 192 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| October | Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 353 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| November | Good | 22° - 29° | 25° | 209 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
| December | Good | 22° - 29° | 26° | 155 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.9h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Ilhéu Caroço
Boat access only. Most visitors hire a local boat from the port of Santo António on Príncipe Island. Trips are weather-dependent and should be arranged through a licensed local operator in advance; crossings are short (minutes to a half hour) depending on sea conditions.
Tips for Visiting Ilhéu Caroço
- Check sea conditions before setting out - small islets can be rough and transport is weather-dependent.
- Wear good shoes: many volcanic islets have jagged basalt and limited landing spots.
- Respect nesting seabirds; some islets on Príncipe are important bird colonies and may be off-limits seasonally.