Forte Real de São Filipe
Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
Forte Real de São Filipe is a fort in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde, originally established in 1593 by the Portuguese Empire. It is part of the Heritage of Portuguese Influence and forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Cape Verde on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures range from 24 °C to 28 °C throughout the year, with lows between 20 °C and 25 °C. Rain is minimal from December to June, with zero to 4 rainy days per month. The rainiest months are August and September, which see 70 mm to 74 mm of rain across 12 to 15 days.
The fort is located 10 km from the capital of Praia. The nearest airport is Nelson Mandela International Airport in Praia, located 13 km away. Entrance costs 500$.
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is September, with about 74 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 70 | 74 | 25 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.