The climate of Baia das Gatas
According to shopareview, Baía das Gatas is a hamlet in the northeast of the Cape Verdean island of São Vicente, on the bay of Baía das Gatas. Just under two hundred people live in the village, who mainly live from fishing and minimal tourism. Baía das Gatas is nationally known in Cape Verde because of the annual Festival de Baía das Gatas. During this festival, tens of thousands of people can be found on the beaches of the village. Every great Cape Verdean musician has played at this festival. Baía das Gatas has a tropical savanna climate.
According to shoppingpicks, this climate is characterized by a fairly constant high temperature throughout the year. It is quite dry all year round, with the exception of the rainy season in August, September and October. In these months the temperature can also rise slightly and cause a somewhat clammy feeling. Due to its location in the ocean, wind always blows through the city. Depending on the origin, this can provide cooling or a temperature-increasing effect. The wind from the Sahara is also called the harmattan.
Climate figures
The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).
| Maximum temperature | Minimum temperature | Hours of sunshine per day | Days of rainfall per month | Water temperature | ||
| January | 22℃ | 16℃ | 7 | 4 | 23℃ | |
| February | 22℃ | 16℃ | 8 | 4 | 22℃ | |
| March | 23℃ | 16℃ | 9 | 4 | 23℃ | |
| April | 23℃ | 17℃ | 10 | 3 | 23℃ | |
| May | 24℃ | 18℃ | 10 | 4 | 23℃ | |
| June | 25℃ | 19℃ | 9 | 3 | 24℃ | |
| July | 26℃ | 20℃ | 7 | 3 | 25℃ | |
| August | 27℃ | 21℃ | 6 | 4 | 26℃ | |
| September | 27℃ | 21℃ | 7 | 6 | 27℃ | |
| October | 26℃ | 20℃ | 8 | 4 | 26℃ | |
| November | 25℃ | 19℃ | 8 | 4 | 26℃ | |
| December | 23℃ | 18℃ | 7 | 3 | 24℃ |
The weather in Baia das Gatas
Here you will find the weather forecast for Baia das Gatas. View the current weather in Baia das Gatas and the forecast for the coming days, such as temperatures, the chance of precipitation, the wind direction and the wind strength. With this weather data you can see what kind of weather you can expect in Baia das Gatas. Based on the climate statistics, we describe the weather per month in Baia das Gatas. This is not a long-term forecast, but gives the average weather forecast for all months of the year. Do you want to see the detailed weather forecast for Baia das Gatas? On the page with extra weather information we show the chance of snow, the wind chill, visibility, UV strength, air pressure and more good weather information.
An average weather picture per month can be compiled on the basis of long-term climate statistics, certain weather patterns and specific events.
January weather
In January, the average maximum temperature in Baia das Gatas is around 22 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is 16 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 4 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
February weather
In the month of February, the average maximum temperature in Baia das Gatas is around 22 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is 16 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 4 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
March weather
In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in Baia das Gatas is around 23 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is 16 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 9 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 4 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for an almost dry month.
The weather in April
In the month of April, the average maximum temperature in Baia das Gatas is around 23 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 17 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 10 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 3 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
May weather
In May, the average maximum temperature in Baia das Gatas is around 24 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 18 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 10 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 4 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
The weather in June
In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in Baia das Gatas is around 25 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 19 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 9 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 3 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for an almost dry month.
The weather in July
In July, the average maximum temperature in Baia das Gatas is around 26 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 20 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 3 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for an almost dry month.
The weather in August
In August, the average maximum temperature in Baia das Gatas is around 27 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 21 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 4 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
The weather in September
In September, the average maximum temperature in Baia das Gatas is around 27 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 21 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 6 days. If you look at the long-term averages, that means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in October
In October, the average maximum temperature in Baia das Gatas is around 26 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is 20 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 4 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
The weather in November
In November, the average maximum temperature in Baia das Gatas is around 25 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is 19 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 4 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
December weather
In December, the average maximum temperature in Baia das Gatas is around 23 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is 18 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 3 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
