With a population of 17,231, Santa Maria is the largest city in Sal, Cape Verde by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santa Maria in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 21 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 30 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Santa Maria, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
When flying to Santa Maria, you’ll arrive at Amílcar Cabral Airport (SID), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $331 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $2.38 per litre in Santa Maria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.45 and $37.94. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Santa Maria, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.