Cape Verde

São João Baptista

São João Baptista is a coastal administrative region within Porto Novo, Cape Verde, offering access to Atlantic waters and nearby diving options. The area is characterized by its proximity to shore and easy access to local dive centers and sites along this stretch of the island of Santo Antão. Typical conditions include temperate Atlantic visibility and water temperatures that vary seasonally; dives are generally suitable for recreational divers with a range of shallow to intermediate depths near rocky shores and reef patches. Nearby centers and local operators provide guided shore and boat dives to nearby sites around the island chain.

Essential information for traveling in Cape Verde

About Cape Verde

Sea
Bay of Biscay and North Atlantic Ocean
Languages
PT
Demonym
Cape Verdian
Phone prefix
+238

Practicalities

Currency
CVE
Voltage
220, 230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
SID BVC RAI SNE VXE

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Cities to dive in the São João Baptista region

Nearby Dive Sites (9)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

The best times to dive in the São João Baptista region

The best months to dive in São João Baptista are from Febuary and May. Temperatures are confortable (22-25°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
23 °C
02 - Feb.
22 °C
03 - Mar.
22 °C
04 - Apr.
24 °C
05 - May
25 °C
06 - Jun.
26 °C
07 - Jul.
25 °C
08 - Aug.
26 °C
09 - Sept.
27 °C
10 - Oct.
27 °C
11 - Nov.
26 °C
12 - Dec.
22 °C

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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