The climate of Fogo (Cape Verde)
Fogo is a small island which is part of the Sotavento or leeward
islands, Cape Verde. An active volcano can be found on the island, the
Pico de Fogo which is also the highest point on the island with an
altitude of 2,829 meters. On the northern side of the volcano Fogo
National Park can be found. The capital of Fogo is São Filipe; this is
also the largest city on the island. São Filipe airport can be found
in the vicinity of the capital. In the northern part of the island a
small local airport can be found. Coffee and sugar are cultivated on
the slopes of the volcano. Most tourists travel here to see this
beautiful volcano. Fogo has a tropical savannah climate characterized
by a relatively dry period and a wet period. Temperatures are slightly
lower here than on the other islands of Cape Verde, this is caused by
the altitude. Temperatures here can be compared to those along the
Mediterranean Sea. There is an ever blowing, sometimes fierce sea wind
on Fogo which may temper temperatures. However, when the wind comes
from the Sahara warm air is supplied and temperatures rise. This wind
is known as the Harmattan wind.
Climate information
The figures below are based on long term weather and climate records.
They are an average for Fogo
Please, note that local deviations may occur
More climate information
Climate figures are very useful but don’t present a general impression
of the climate and the eventual weather circumstances within a certain
period. The figures don’t always reflect the chance of wintry weather,
extreme heat or hurricanes. That is why we offer useful extra climate
information for each month of the year:
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