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Monte Preto de Cima, Cape Verde: what it is and when to go

Monte Preto de Cima is a volcano in Cape Verde, at 1,803 m above sea level. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is October to May, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 12 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 07. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Volcano · Nature
Where
Cape Verde
Elevation
1,803 m
Best time
October to May.
Nearest airport
RAI Praia, 94 km as the crow flies
Coordinates
14.97192, -24.35674

What it is and where

Monte Preto de Cima is a volcano in Cape Verde, at 1,803 m above sea level.

Its coordinates are 14.97192, -24.35674; the nearest main airport is Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI, Praia), 94 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cape Verde (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

It is one of the Nature places in Cape Verde. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit Monte Preto de Cima is October to May, and the season is short because it sits at 1,803 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.

  1. JanBest time11:12
  2. FebBest time11:31
  3. MarBest time11:54
  4. AprBest time12:20
  5. MayBest time12:42
  6. JunPossible12:53
  7. JulPossible12:48
  8. AugPossible12:30
  9. SepPossible12:05
  10. OctBest time11:39
  11. NovBest time11:17
  12. DecBest time11:07

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 12 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 07. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Cape Verde in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to Cape Verde

To enter Cape Verde there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Inter-island flights, bought ahead and with margin”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Cape Verde checklist. Currency: Cape Verdean escudo (CVE), pegged to the euro; plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 132 police · 131 fire · 130 ambulance.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Cape Verde guide.

More in Cape Verde: Nature

Every Cape Verde place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Monte Preto de Cima?

It is a volcano in Cape Verde.

When is the best time to visit Monte Preto de Cima?

October to May, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,803 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 12 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 07.

How do you get to Monte Preto de Cima?

The nearest main airport is Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), 94 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Cape Verde is explained in its country guide.

How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Cape Verde map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

What else is around here?

Nearby you have Fogo Natural Park, Pico do Inferno, Pico do Fogo. The rest is in the Cape Verde guide.

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