Mindelo weather in August (Santo Antao, Cape Verde)

How is the weather in Mindelo in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Mindelo, August is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 26°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C.

Mindelo in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 4 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mindelo climate page with graphs.

 

Mindelo, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 23 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Cape Verde in August

Find out more about the weather in Cape Verde in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Mindelo in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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