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Outdoor activities Potential

88/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

April, December, May

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Avoid

September

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Weather

19°C – 24°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Fogo for hiking is April, December, May, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Fogo

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°15
February
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°11
March
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°13
April
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°20
May
83Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°20
June
79Good
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°41
July
74Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°55
August
60Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°83
September
54Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°101
October
67Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°48
November
81Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°21
December
86Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°15

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Fogo

When is the best time to visit Fogo for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Fogo for outdoor activities is typically in April, December, May, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Fogo?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Fogo, making it a year-round destination for outdoor activities.

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