Ilhéu de Cima

Island Small islet above Brava, seabird nesting site

Ilhéu de Cima, off Brava, Cape Verde, draws small‑boat visitors for coastal walks, seabird observation and the island’s volcanic shoreline.

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Ilhéu de Cima
14.9708, -24.6383

How to Get to Ilhéu de Cima #

Reachable by short boat trip from Brava. Local boat operators can provide transport when sea conditions permit; check schedules locally.

Tips for Visiting Ilhéu de Cima #

  • If landing is possible, be mindful of fragile vegetation and bird nesting areas.
  • Use local operators from Brava for the safest passage; sea conditions can be rough.
  • Pack light and bring drinking water - there are no services on the islet.

Best Time to Visit Ilhéu de Cima #

Travel in the dry season for the best chance of calm seas and clear visibility.

Dry Season
November-July · 22-28°C
Pleasant, stable weather ideal for short boat trips and nature observation.

Weather & Climate near Ilhéu de Cima #

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in September) and warm winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 19°C to 27°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
AprilMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

92 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
20° 23°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

82 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
19° 22°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm, mostly sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

92 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
19° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
20° 23°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
20° 23°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

94 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
21° 24°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
23° 25°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
24° 27°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

September

September is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
25° 27°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

90 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° 27°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 26°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
23° 26°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
21° 23°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

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