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Cape Verde travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Cape Verde with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Cape Verde.
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Cape Verde travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Cape Verde with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Cape Verde - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 6 hours |
| Time difference | UK -1 hour |
| Language(s) | Portuguese |
| Currency | Cape Verdean Escudo |
| Electricity | C + F plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Cape Verde weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  25 |
25 |
25 |
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 26 |
27 |
27 |
 29 |
 30 |
29 |
28 |
26 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
| Sea temperature °C |  22 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
23 |
 24 |
 26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
24 |
The Cape Verde weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Espargos, Sal.
Cape Verde travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Cape Verde from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Cape Verde - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Cape Verde - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Cape Verde - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Cape Verde - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Cape Verde - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Cape Verde.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Cape Verde travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Cape Verde with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Cape Verde - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Cape Verde - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Cape Verde - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Cape Verde, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cape Verde covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Cape Verde with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Cape Verde - National Institute of Public Health, Cape Verde
- Coronavirus timeline in Cape Verde - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Cape Verde - Cape Verde Ministry of Tourism
Cape Verde travel features
Do you want to learn more about Cape Verde? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Cape Verde.
Cape Verde FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Cape Verde including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Cape Verde due to Covid-19?
Cape Verde is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Cape Verde.
Check out National Institute of Public Health, Cape Verde for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Cape Verde?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Cape Verde. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Cape Verde from the UK?
The flight time to Cape Verde from the UK is typically 6 hours.
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What is the time difference between Cape Verde and the UK?
The time difference between Cape Verde and the UK is UK time-1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Cape Verde?
What is the currency in Cape Verde?
The currency in Cape Verde is the Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE).
Send money to Cape Verde with World Remit*.
Which plugs are used in Cape Verde?
Cape Verde uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Cape Verde?
They drive on the right side of the road in Cape Verde.
Find out more about driving in Cape Verde with International Drivers Association*.
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