Ilhéu GrandeIlhéu Grande at a Glance
Things to Do
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Ilhéu Grande
Most visitors travel in the long dry season for reliable sea conditions and clearer skies.
Dry Season
November-July · 22-28°C
Drier conditions and calmer seas for island hopping.
Rainy Season
August-October · 24-30°C
Occasional heavy rains and rougher seas; travel is more unpredictable.
Weather & Climate near Ilhéu Grande
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 71
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MayAprilJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 19° - 22° | 21° | 2 mm | some cloud | 75% | 6.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.3h |
| February | Excellent | 18° - 22° | 20° | 1 mm | some cloud | 78% | 6.2 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.6h |
| March | Ideal | 18° - 22° | 20° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 80% | 6.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 18° - 22° | 20° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 81% | 5.8 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Ideal | 19° - 23° | 21° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 83% | 5.9 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.7h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 23° | 22° | 0 mm | some cloud | 83% | 5.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.8h |
| July | Ideal | 21° - 24° | 22° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.8h |
| August | Excellent | 22° - 26° | 24° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.5h |
| September | Excellent | 23° - 26° | 25° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Ideal | 23° - 27° | 25° | 31 mm | some cloud | 81% | 4.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.7h |
| November | Ideal | 22° - 25° | 23° | 7 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 5.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.3h |
| December | Ideal | 20° - 23° | 21° | 5 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 5.6 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.2h |
Getting There & Around
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.