Ilhéu Grande
Island Uninhabited islet near Brava island, steep cliffs
Near Brava in Cape Verde, Ilhéu Grande is an uninhabited islet visited by boat for seabird watching, coastal scenery and local fishing trips.
How to Get to Ilhéu Grande #
Access is by boat from the island of Brava; local skippers provide transport subject to weather. Check with Brava’s harbour office for current operator contacts and schedules.
Tips for Visiting Ilhéu Grande #
- Brush up on ferry schedules from Brava - connections are infrequent and subject to weather.
- Respect nesting seabirds; some parts of the island may be seasonally restricted.
- Bring provisions; services on small Cape Verde islets are minimal.
Best Time to Visit Ilhéu Grande #
Most visitors travel in the long dry season for reliable sea conditions and clearer skies.
Weather & Climate near Ilhéu Grande #
Subtropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 26°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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February
February is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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March
March is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm, mostly sunny skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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July
July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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