March weather forecast
Cape Verde

As Cape Verde progresses into March, the archipelago begins to transition from the cooler winter months to warmer spring conditions. During this period, temperatures start to climb slightly compared to February, with averages ranging from 22°C (71.6°F) to 27°C (80.6°F). Coastal areas like Praia and Mindelo still experience moderated temperatures due to the Atlantic Ocean's influence, creating a pleasant climate for visitors and locals alike.

March signifies a continuation of Cape Verde's dry period, although the average precipitation level does rise to approximately 6mm (0.24"). Despite this slight increase, rainfall remains infrequent, and the majority of days are characterised by clear skies and sunshine, which contributes to the overall dry and arid environment.

The Harmattan winds from the Sahara, prevalent during the winter months, tend to subside during March. As a result, dust levels decrease, leading to better visibility and less arid conditions, particularly in the country's interior regions.

Looking towards April, the next month in the calendar, the weather remains fairly consistent with March. Temperatures continue their gradual increase, and precipitation levels remain low, though they experience another slight rise. As such, the transition from March to April in Cape Verde is marked by increasingly warm and slightly less arid conditions.

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• Praia - March »
  The months with the least rainfall in Praia are January, March and May Rain falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain. March signifies a subtle transition phase in the weather of Praia, Cape Verde from the relatively cool start of the year to a warmer period.
• Mindelo - March »
  On the first day of March in Mindelo sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:46. In March, in Mindelo the rain falls for 2.8 days.
• Santa Maria - March »
  In March, the average sunshine duration in Santa Maria is 8.9h. On the first day of March in Santa Maria, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:38.
• Sao Filipe - March »
  The coldest period in Sao Filipe with an average high-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F), falls in February and March. January, March and May are months with the least rain in Sao Filipe when the rain falls for 2.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.
• Assomada - March »
  The months with the least rainfall in Assomada are January, March and May Rain falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain. On the first day of March in Assomada sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:42.
• Tarrafal - March »
  The months with the least rainfall in Tarrafal are January, March and May Rain falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain. The months with the least rainfall in Tarrafal are January, March and May Rain falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.
• Porto Novo - March »
  In Porto Novo during March, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. January, March through May are months with the least rain in Porto Novo when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.
• Ribeira Grande - March »
  In Ribeira Grande during March, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. January, March through May are months with the least rain in Ribeira Grande when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.
• Cidade Velha - March »
  The months with the least rainfall in Cidade Velha are January, March and May Rain falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain. In Cidade Velha February and March are characterised by the lowest temperatures, recording an average high of 23.7°C (74.7°F).
• Sal Rei - March »
  On the first day of March in Sal Rei sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:38. On the first day of March in Sal Rei, Cape Verde, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:38.
• Picos - March »
  January, March and May are months with the least rain in Picos, Cape Verde, when the rain falls for 2.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain. On the first day of March in Picos sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:42.
• Calheta - March »
  The months with the least rainfall in Calheta are January, March and May Rain falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain. The month with the coldest seawater in Calheta is March, with an average sea temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F).