Live UV forecast for 4 cities
Cabo Verde stretches from 14.9315° to 16.8901° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 9.7 in Assomada (peak in May), while in Mindelo the yearly maximum is only ≈ 9.5.
| Zone | Cities | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | 4 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 9.1 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 8.8 | 8 | 7.3 | 9.6 |
Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.
Using Praia as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.
The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 9.7 — in Assomada around May. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.
Assomada (peak ≈ 9.7), followed by Praia and Espargos. The mildest sun is in Mindelo (max ≈ 9.5).
In Praia and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.
No — the local maximum is ≈ 9.7. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.