Assomada weather in August
In August, Assomada sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 51 mm of rain across 8.4 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Assomada's 12th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Assomada's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- 8.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 6:24 AM – 6:54 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.12 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.2
- out of 10
Assomada is city.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical August day in Assomada reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 1°C warmer than July and on par with September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 23 |
| 2 | 28 | 23 |
| 3 | 28 | 24 |
| 4 | 28 | 24 |
| 5 | 28 | 24 |
| 6 | 28 | 24 |
| 7 | 28 | 24 |
| 8 | 28 | 24 |
| 9 | 28 | 24 |
| 10 | 28 | 24 |
| 11 | 28 | 24 |
| 12 | 28 | 24 |
| 13 | 28 | 24 |
| 14 | 28 | 24 |
| 15 | 28 | 24 |
| 16 | 28 | 24 |
| 17 | 28 | 24 |
| 18 | 28 | 24 |
| 19 | 28 | 24 |
| 20 | 28 | 24 |
| 21 | 28 | 24 |
| 22 | 28 | 24 |
| 23 | 28 | 24 |
| 24 | 28 | 24 |
| 25 | 28 | 24 |
| 26 | 28 | 24 |
| 27 | 28 | 24 |
| 28 | 28 | 24 |
| 29 | 28 | 25 |
| 30 | 28 | 25 |
| 31 | 28 | 25 |
Assomada weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 3rd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 20° | 4 | 0.6 | 11.2 | 8.7 |
| Feb | 24° / 19° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.5 | 8.9 |
| Mar | 25° / 19° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.9 | 9.1 |
| Apr | 25° / 20° | 1 | 0.1 | 12.3 | 9.0 |
| May | 26° / 20° | 0 | 0.1 | 12.7 | 9.0 |
| Jun | 27° / 21° | 0 | 0.1 | 12.9 | 8.8 |
| Jul | 27° / 23° | 10 | 2.2 | 12.8 | 7.9 |
| Aug | 28° / 24° | 51 | 8.4 | 12.5 | 6.2 |
| Sep | 28° / 25° | 74 | 9.5 | 12.1 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 28° / 24° | 27 | 3.6 | 11.7 | 6.8 |
| Nov | 28° / 23° | 6 | 1.1 | 11.3 | 7.7 |
| Dec | 26° / 21° | 4 | 0.6 | 11.1 | 8.3 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in August, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 58 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 42 |
| 2 | 58 | 42 |
| 3 | 58 | 42 |
| 4 | 56 | 44 |
| 5 | 56 | 44 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 55 | 45 |
| 8 | 53 | 47 |
| 9 | 53 | 47 |
| 10 | 52 | 48 |
| 11 | 50 | 50 |
| 12 | 49 | 51 |
| 13 | 48 | 52 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 45 | 55 |
| 16 | 44 | 56 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 43 | 57 |
| 19 | 41 | 59 |
| 20 | 41 | 59 |
| 21 | 41 | 59 |
| 22 | 43 | 57 |
| 23 | 42 | 58 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 42 | 58 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 44 | 56 |
| 28 | 45 | 55 |
| 29 | 45 | 55 |
| 30 | 45 | 55 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Assomada gets around 51 mm of rain over 8.4 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 27% and peaks near 38% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 18 |
| 4 | 18 |
| 5 | 19 |
| 6 | 19 |
| 7 | 19 |
| 8 | 20 |
| 9 | 20 |
| 10 | 21 |
| 11 | 21 |
| 12 | 22 |
| 13 | 23 |
| 14 | 24 |
| 15 | 25 |
| 16 | 26 |
| 17 | 28 |
| 18 | 29 |
| 19 | 30 |
| 20 | 31 |
| 21 | 32 |
| 22 | 33 |
| 23 | 34 |
| 24 | 34 |
| 25 | 35 |
| 26 | 36 |
| 27 | 36 |
| 28 | 37 |
| 29 | 37 |
| 30 | 38 |
| 31 | 38 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 70% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Oppressive (%) | 50 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 71 | 73 | 75 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 49 | 50 |
| 2 | 2 | 48 | 50 |
| 3 | 1 | 47 | 52 |
| 4 | 1 | 46 | 53 |
| 5 | 1 | 45 | 54 |
| 6 | 1 | 44 | 55 |
| 7 | 1 | 43 | 56 |
| 8 | 1 | 42 | 57 |
| 9 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 10 | 1 | 39 | 60 |
| 11 | 1 | 38 | 61 |
| 12 | 1 | 36 | 63 |
| 13 | 0 | 34 | 66 |
| 14 | 0 | 33 | 67 |
| 15 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 16 | 0 | 29 | 71 |
| 17 | 0 | 27 | 73 |
| 18 | 0 | 25 | 75 |
| 19 | 0 | 23 | 77 |
| 20 | 0 | 21 | 79 |
| 21 | 0 | 20 | 80 |
| 22 | 0 | 19 | 81 |
| 23 | 0 | 17 | 83 |
| 24 | 0 | 16 | 84 |
| 25 | 0 | 15 | 85 |
| 26 | 0 | 14 | 86 |
| 27 | 0 | 14 | 86 |
| 28 | 0 | 13 | 87 |
| 29 | 0 | 12 | 88 |
| 30 | 0 | 11 | 89 |
| 31 | 0 | 10 | 90 |
Wind in August
Winds average 11 km/h in August, the calmest month.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
| 29 | 12 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
| 31 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:20 AM to 6:25 AM, and sunset from 7:01 PM to 6:44 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 6:20 | 7:01 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 6:21 | 7:01 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 6:21 | 7:00 |
| 4 | 12.6 | 6:21 | 7:00 |
| 5 | 12.6 | 6:21 | 7:00 |
| 6 | 12.6 | 6:22 | 6:59 |
| 7 | 12.6 | 6:22 | 6:59 |
| 8 | 12.6 | 6:22 | 6:58 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 6:22 | 6:58 |
| 10 | 12.6 | 6:22 | 6:57 |
| 11 | 12.6 | 6:23 | 6:57 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 6:23 | 6:56 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 6:23 | 6:56 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 6:23 | 6:55 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 6:23 | 6:55 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 6:24 | 6:54 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 6:24 | 6:54 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 6:24 | 6:53 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 6:24 | 6:52 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 6:24 | 6:52 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 6:24 | 6:51 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 6:24 | 6:50 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 6:25 | 6:50 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 6:25 | 6:49 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 6:25 | 6:48 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 6:25 | 6:48 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 6:25 | 6:47 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 6:25 | 6:46 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 6:25 | 6:46 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 6:25 | 6:45 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 6:25 | 6:44 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.12 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.9 kWh/m² to a high of 7.31 kWh/m² in May across the year — August's 6.12 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Assomada
In August, Assomada sits inside its atlantic hurricane and dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Assomada sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Assomada sees seasonal dust haze (April–October), heaviest in June.
Is August a good time to visit Assomada?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Assomada for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Assomada in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Assomada sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 8 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Assomada in August
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in October at about 27°C and coldest in March near 23°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 23 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 23 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 23 | Refreshing |
| May | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 25 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Assomada in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Assomada peaks around May 17 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 7 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Assomada in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Assomada is worst in December — around 68 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.9× the cleanest month (May, 14 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 67 | 51 | 31 | 16 | 14 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 68 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 51 | Poor |
| Mar | 31 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 28 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 26 | Moderate |
| Oct | 32 | Moderate |
| Nov | 31 | Moderate |
| Dec | 68 | Unhealthy |
Where is Assomada?
Assomada sits at 15.1°N, 23.7°W, 391 m above sea level, in Cabo Verde. The nearest listed city is Praia, 26 km away.
Topography around Assomada
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Assomada.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Assomada has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 501 m around an average of 443 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,310 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,749 m.
The land around Assomada is covered by grassland (55%) and shrubs (29%) within 3 km, grassland (53%) and water (24%) within 16 km, and water (89%) within 80 km.
Cabo Verde travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 48% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,796
- 2025
- Homicide rate
- 7
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 26.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Assomada (15.1°, -23.6833°, elevation 391 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).