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Ilhéu de Cima

Island

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 essentials

Country: Cape Verde
Driest months: Mar-May
Pay in: Escudo ($, Esc)
Language: Portuguese
Emergency: 132

Ilhéu de Cima at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 71 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AprilMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 20° - 23° 21° 2 mm some cloud 74% 6.3 m/s 1.6 very high 11.3h
February Excellent 19° - 22° 20° 1 mm some cloud 77% 6.2 m/s 2.0 very high 11.6h
March Ideal 19° - 22° 21° 0 mm mostly sunny 79% 6.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.9h
April Ideal 20° - 23° 21° 0 mm mostly sunny 80% 5.8 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.3h
May Ideal 20° - 23° 22° 0 mm mostly sunny 81% 5.9 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.7h
June Ideal 21° - 24° 23° 0 mm some cloud 82% 5.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.8h
July Ideal 23° - 25° 24° 18 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.8h
August Excellent 24° - 27° 25° 92 mm partly cloudy 79% 4.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
September Excellent 25° - 27° 26° 111 mm partly cloudy 81% 4.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.1h
October Ideal 24° - 27° 26° 31 mm some cloud 80% 4.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.7h
November Ideal 23° - 26° 24° 8 mm partly cloudy 77% 5.2 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
December Ideal 21° - 23° 22° 5 mm partly cloudy 76% 5.7 m/s 1.5 very high 11.2h
Getting There & Around

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.